Georgia's sukkot drawing and tray that she made on her date with Nana :)

My quandry this week has been that I feel so taxed, so maxed out, but everything I do contributes so tremendously to my happiness I don't want to let any of it go...I kept thinking "something has got to give!" Then last night I read a magazine from cover to cover-something I haven't done in nearly a year and a half (as the tremendous stack of mags on my bedroom floor will attest to) and I was delighted by the recipes, and the decorating, and I came across an article on the power of play. Of course the article said working moms are notorious for not allowing themselves playtime. I think I need more play, not less of anything. I carefully carve out part of each weekend and weeknight for the kids to just play and create...I know how critical it is. I'm reminded that cooking is a way I like to play...so I'm psyched to be going on a grocery shopping date with Scarlett this afternoon to fill the house with flavors and colors and get creative in the kitchen again...