I sure hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving (if you are celebrating in the US). Did you stretch yourself this holiday?

Not just your clothes...and your stomach from big eating...

Perhaps you endured challenges, such as family, cooking, or travel that stretched you in a new way.

Having my husband out of town this week has stretched me into my discomfort zone multiple times. It's been filled with ups and downs.

Yet I continue to push into the unknown, learning to find peace and calm as my twins provoke me to grow through dealing with their mischievous behaviors.

Yes I have room to grow. I believe there can be a better way to work together, yet my kids insist on pushing back, saying "no", and choosing not to listen because they don't want to. So yes, I have yelled and broken down emotionally. Sigh.

I have taken on new tasks that are just not my thing. Like waking up early each morning to let the chickens out and get the kids up. I love to sleep in!

I have cooked breakfast and dinner...even Thanksgiving dinner! That may not seem like a big deal, but I don't cook, ever. I'm not really allowed in the kitchen.