Spinach & Kale chips for the win.

Today is my in-office day. It reminds me of all that is the horrible NoVa commute. Admittedly, I am spoiled to be on a WFH schedule 3-days a week. And therefore, when I DO commute in my two days I forget how drained it makes me when I get home at 5:45. Even if work wasn't that busy, the stop and go traffic pattern for 11 miles straight is enough to wear a person thin.

What IS it about this area that is so draining on the mind & body?

Thank God for Starbucks. And Marshalls' Spinach & Kale chips. Those things are ADDICTING.

Maya and I went to Marshall's today at lunch. We do that on occasion just get out of the office. It helps break up the day and feeds our shopping obsession. We can be dangerous together. Did I mention they're having a clearance event right now? Look out!

For some reason I always pick up their chips though. They're so unique, and they look and seem healthier than most of the ones you buy in the store. I also picked up a fun popcorn that was made with coconut oil. It actually TASTES like coconut. Mmmmm.

I went to Marshall's yesterday at lunch too (I could live there) while Isaac and Levi were at Home Depot, and bought a whole bunch of crap I didn't need. I don't even know where I'm going to put half of it, but I did buy this cute little sign that I adore (and also the tray it's sitting on). The diamond that is in front of the sign Levi got in a gumball machine and he gave it to me. It melts my heart so much and the two go perfect together.

I didn't work out today at lunch (like I try to normally do) because I'm subbing a class tonight. I'm really not looking forwarding to having the class outside in this heat if that's what the community wants to do. Blah! At least I'll get a good workout in though.

Isaac is home with Levi this week - I always like it when he's off because I don't have to worry about making meals or anything. He mentioned he might take him to Chuck-E-Cheese. I wonder if that happened. One last hoorah before Kindergarten. :(

Next week begins orientation, and then three half days before he starts full days on the 29th. I've got everything else but his shoes. They have to be all black! Not quite sure where I'll find those, but I'll be on a mission this weekend.

Isaac loves his weeks off. He stayed up late watching "Tyrant" while I was watching "The O.C." I am really sad that Johnny died and even more heartbroken that it broke Marissa and Ryan up. I think they'll get back together though. And Seth has really grown on me.

Working from home three days a week really makes it easier to stay up later and watch shows. I just roll out of bed in my PJ's the next morning and open up my laptop. I'm really, really thankful we get to WFH and hope that benefit never goes away.

I gotta say, though, I will be curious to see how things pan out when Levi starts going to school every day. We'll have to leave the house by 7:45 at the latest. Most days I'm not even up by then. Serious wake-up call.

Have a great evening. XOXO.