Versions of truth

5 Things I wish were true:
-Winter only lasts 1 month in Minnesota
-Craft projects can be used as money for groceries, clothing, bills
-Inactivity burns more calories than activity
-Motherhood is a paying job
-Healthy foods are more convenient/cheap/accessible than unhealthy foods

5 Things I wish I could convince myself were true:
-Chocolate causes anaphylaxis
-Working out feels good
-I hate caramel macchiattos
-Cleaning house is a pleasurable activity
-Winter is the best season of all

5 things I wish were not true:
-Good things come to those who wait
-The distance between me and my family is 1100 miles
-Paid vacations must be earned and requested months in advance
-Guys really only want one thing from girls
-War is the answer

5 things I hope someday will be true:
-I am a good mother
-A clean house doesn't necessarily mean a happy one
-Working full time did pay off
-The distance between me and my family is less than 100 miles
-Celebrating 60 years of marriage is amazing!