Good morning! Coming on here late this morning thanks to a combination of NyQuil and a 1am wakeup.

Ishu and I didn’t wake up this morning until Ankur already texted saying he reached work.

Not a once did I hear him getting ready for work.

I always feel a tiny bit guilty about it. Because there was a time in our life when we’d sit down for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner together (back when I worked in the same building as he had school!). And now, well, we’re lucky if we can get one of those meals in together!

But I guess life really does have a way of changing when you’ve got a little one.

Yesterday, I was trying to finish up a report and, thankfully, Ishu took a 3.5 hour nap catching up on all the sleep he’s missed the past few days.

I was pretty productive. I finished my report. AND, somehow, managed to sneak in a 20 minute bike ride.

But, by the time he was up and ready to play, I was WIPED mentally.

Thankfully, my friend texted and was eager to get her two kiddos out of her apartment so we met on the 3rd floor to make some PlayDoh and let our kids run around. Ishu and I were both happy for a change of scenery, but happier even to see our friends!

Ishu’s Dadi also sent us this basketball hoop, so we’ve got a few things to keep us busy on days we need to stay indoors. We basically live in Ishu’s playspace. It’s fine. It’s all fine. We will have a coffee table once again. Maybe 18 years? Ha.

Now, in about an hour, Auntie Bella is coming over! It’s been a while since we’ve seen her and we can’t wait to squeeze her and smush her.

It feels nice to get back to somewhat of a routine. Even if our house is in disarray. Even if I probably won’t unpack my suitcase until it’s time to pack for our December trip to CA.

Hope you are all chugging away. Only 25 more days til Christmas!