I took yesterday completely off. Other than taking down a few Christmas items, I stayed in my pajamas and pretty much watched Doctor Who all day. It was a nice break but I’m ready to be a little more productive this morning.
Already have done a few things. Including paying our taxes. Ugh, what genius in this state thought it would be a good idea for all the taxes to be due in December? Grumble. Grumble. Grateful we had the funds to pay them however as I’m sure many probably don’t at this point.
Even though I’m on Christmas break, I’m still joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom to keep somewhat on track with my week. Straight to the categories, shall we?
The Weather
Cold this morning but look at our Thursday!
Ready for that day. And a little wary, warmer weather usually brings a storm behind it. Probably nothing like the “storm of storms” that didn’t turn out to be much for us other than crazy, bitter cold.
As I Look Outside My Window
I saw this sunrise earlier! Even stepped out on the front porch in the 16 degrees to grab a photo. 
Right Now
Just finished paying a few bills including our taxes so I’m taking a moment to do something a bit more fun like working on this post.
Thinking And Pondering
Christmas, how things went, notes I want to make for next year. And of course, thinking a bit about ideas, goals, and my word for next year. We did have a nice Christmas, hope you did as well!
How I Am Feeling This Morning
Pretty good. After being a bit sloth like (okay, a lot sloth like) yesterday, it felt good to get up, shower, and get dressed this morning.
Listening To
The sound of silence. Isn’t that a song? Also, can hear J moving about upstairs fixing his breakfast of scrambled eggs though it’s back to quiet so he must’ve finished.
On The Breakfast Plate
Nothing yet but coffee. Trying to decide between leftover pumpkin pie with homemade whipped cream, Christmas cookies, or being good and just eating oatmeal or eggs and toast. Vitamins with whatever option I pick.
On The Lunch Plate
More Christmas leftovers, either leftover spaghetti or taco soup.
On The Dinner Plate
Since my husband went back to work, I suppose I’ll have to make us a real dinner tonight. Leaning toward pork chops, have a quick Gordon Ramsay recipe I like to use. Probably something simple like baked potatoes with them. Nothing fancy.
What I’m Wearing Today
Short-sleeved black sweater, jeans, leopard print slip on shoes (I’ll change shoes if I go out anywhere today)
On My Reading Pile
I have a stack of library books, can’t think of a single title at the moment. Today’s reading plan is to focus on all the December magazines. Give them a glance and throw them in the recycle.
On My TV
Watched enough TV yesterday for a full week probably. However, if I fold a bit of laundry, I may watch an episode or two of Emily in Paris, new season is out.
On My Menu
Um, Christmas cookie casserole? Ugh. This is definitely, I think, the hardest week of the year for menu planning. And I need to go to the store.
MONDAY: We ate out (Backyard Burger) *J had no lesson so that was nice*
TUESDAY: pork chops, baked potatoes
WEDNESDAY: chicken of some sort? I’m not sure
THURSDAY: chicken sausage/broccoli/orzo skillet *I have tentative plans to get together with a friend*
FRIDAY: Frozen/Homemade pizza maybe? with salad
This is all subject to change once I clean out the fridge and see what is actually in it behind the Christmas crowding.
Looking Around The House 
Looks like in the process of taking Christmas down especially in the living room. Kitchen table is once again covered. Of course, most of the stuff on the table is Christmas goodies so it’s not all bad. 
On My To Do List
- Pay a couple bills including taxes. DONE
- Grocery store
- Continue to take down Christmas decor
- Organize Christmas decor a bit better, make a special tub for Advent so I can unpack it first
- Sort out and add things to donation pile (doing this very little with Christmas decor as I didn’t put much up this year. However, I didn’t so much as take the plastic off my Christmas tree stacking mugs, think they can go)
- Ponder things, eat junk food, reflect on word of year and list from 2022, make new ones for 2023
- Laundry (Is this ever not on the list? Thankful my husband did a bit yesterday)
- Wash and put away Christmas sweaters, sheets, and shower curtain
- Get birdseed somewhere (not sure if I want to brave the after Christmas shoppers at Menards)
- Get outside and get some sunshine!
From The Camera
Picking up the camera more must be a goal for 2023! I’ve gotten so lazy about it. While I didn’t put much on the tree this year, I did love my battery operated clip on candles so much. 
What I’m Creating 
Goal for 2023 is to create a clutter-free, cozy home full of things I love and nothing else. Isn’t that always the goal?
Quote For The Week
How about a song instead. I’ve had this stuck in my head every since the candlelight service at church on Saturday.
There is nothing wrong with being a sloth during the week after Christmas. It is called rest and recharge. I have kind of been a sloth as well, watching movies in the afternoons with my kids. We watched Thor: Love and Thunder one day and yesterday we watched the original Avatar movie. I also need to purge some of our Christmas decor that I didn’t put out or that I don’t really like. I think we are putting away Christmas decorations on Friday so will work on that then. I hope you have a good rest of your week!
Thanks, I am really trying to rest and recharge a bit but also trying to get things a little less cluttered as it’s driving me a bit crazy. It has been kind of nice just going slow to put the Christmas stuff away though. I enjoyed Thor: Love and Thunder though my favorite Thor movie is still Ragnarok. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!
I’m glad you took a day to yourself – hope it helped! And yes The Sound of Silence is an awesome song! I think it was Simon & Garfunkel? That sunrise is stunning – I would have stepped out for that one too. Have a WONDERFUL week!
It really did help. And I realized that it is kind of my after Christmas tradition to watch Doctor Who while I put away the Christmas ornaments. Hope you’ve had a great last week of this year!
Loved reading your post today… filled with real-life as it happens. Glad you had a good Christmas Wishing you a Happy New Year
Thank you! Hope you are feeling much better as 2022 comes to an end. Hope you have a happy and healthy 2023!