The time has come for the holidays. And I am so ready. All I really want this year is for our little family to catch up on some desperately needed sleep. And cookies.
Time to unplug from work. Plug into family and the holiday spirit. Bake. Drink. Be merry.
This is the first Christmas without either of my parents around. I miss them so much. We have their ornaments on our tree. And decorations around the house that I grew up with. I hope my boys grow up knowing how special they were.
We have lots to be grateful for. And I’m so lucky to have time off to spend with Kady and the boys. Bring on the baking, presents, family and sleep.
I might even read a book!
I find each year I’m less and less focused on presents. And more focused on just being with my family and not being distracted by work. There are so many things I want. But none that I really need. What I need is my family. And time to rest and take care of myself.
Anyway I’m rambling. I’m just excited to have some time where I can be at home. Not worry about deadlines or pleasing work people. And just holing up with some warm blankets, good wine and cookies, and watching all my favorite Christmas movies. Scrooged. Christmas Vacation. Home Alone. The Krampus.
Vacay starts tomorrow. Woohoo.
