I started writing this yesterday, hence the reference to the Christmas star. I finally have a moment to sit and finish so this is now a two-day daybook!
Outside My Window - a slight wind making twigs and ornament decorations sway in an almost hypnotic fashion. Winter clouds that will obscure our ability to catch a glimpse of the "Christmas Star".
I'm Listening To - the whirring of the holographic Christmas star on top of our tree. It does this revolving thing that makes noise but casts a pretty kaleidoscope of color on the ceiling. It always bothers me the first few days it's up but eventually becomes white noise in a house of many loud and happy occupants. My boys chattering on about a game they are playing.
I'm Reading - Scott Hahn's Joy To The World. It's just appropriate this time of year.
I'm Wearing - I added this part so it will force me to get out of ratty clothes on Mondays! Suede leggings that are buttery soft and warm and everything a good pair of leggings should be. A tunic top, my 2020 Hot Chocolate jacket (virtual this year), black and gold Puma suede sneakers. A knit cap to hide my ratty hair and a pale pink leather drop earrings, big and light, and everything I like in a jewelry.
I'm Pondering - that babe born in a manger and how in the hubbub of the holidays I sometimes forget to linger there. Don't let anyone or anything steal the peace of this season. Linger there in the quiet for a minute or two, longer if you have the luxury.
I'm Looking Forward To - just a quiet rest of the week. All presents have been wrapped. All shopping done. All treats consumed lol, okay not ALL, yet. Maybe I should look forward to exercising after all of the good stuff! Oh, and the possibility of a White Christmas?! We'll see!
What's Cooking - for Christmas Eve dinner I am making a rib roast. I somewhat botched the recipe last year, so I'm giving it another go with a different recipe and cooking method. Cheesecake and other yummy things for the fam.
The Week Ahead - bake, cook, eat, repeat! Cleaning will have to be in there somewhere.
Homeschool Is Cool - school's out!
Mom Treat - a breakfast date with my middle child. Even during break he doesn't sleep in so we have been catching the worm, so to speak. It's a real treat to have these one on one moments with our kids and the fact that they still enjoy my company every now and then.
Prayers - continuing prayers for friends who have covid. For a friend who's child passed away suddenly this past week. Many broken hearts. For the end to this pandemic and for the easing of the burdens it has placed on so many. Thanksgiving, because through it all I am loved simply because of me. Thank you Jesus.
Christmas Week Snapshots -
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| We didn't see the Christmas star but downtown was the star of our night |
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| you're really supposed to ignore the fireplace so you can admire my manicure |
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| no sleeping in for early birds! |
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