Only Wednesday.

This week seems to be draggggingggg on. I feel like I’ve had a million things to do every night, and my “to do” list keeps getting longer. Between wrapping and baking and cleaning and packing...each day is packed with more than enough things to do. But somehow, this week is still dragging on for me. Maybe it’s because I’m really looking forward to this weekend. When we were little, it seemed like the days up until Christmas were the slowest days of the year. We had such anticipation for one exciting day that time seemed to slow down as we eagerly awaited Santa’s arrival. This year for me, this weekend is a little bit like that. It’s M’s 25^th birthday, and we’re celebrating with a surprise romantic weekend getaway. In the midst of the craziness of the holiday season, I’m so looking forward to some quiet moments with with M, relaxing and enjoying each other’s company. However, since it’s a surprise weekend, I can’t tell you any more details just yet. Full updates when we’re back on Monday!

I’ve just about finished my Christmas shopping, and there’s still more than a week before Christmas! I count that as a big success! The packages are huddled under my tree, and I get so happy looking at the sparkling wrapping paper and pretty bows just waiting for Christmas morning. Tis the season for giving!

This week has been full of work activities as well. Last night I hosted clients at a hockey game, and tomorrow we have a potluck in the office, as well as our young professionals holiday party. So many activities are keeping me busy, but also preventing me from getting to the gym. I’m trying desperately to get up and go in the morning. I’m hoping to make it there tomorrow morning! Keep your fingers crossed for me. I’m not the best at getting out of bed in the morning (that’s probably an understatement).

I think that’s it for now. I have to get back to the kitchen to finish up some muffins for tomorrow’s potluck. I hope all of you are enjoying these busy times while remembering the true reason we celebrate this season!

To awaiting the baby Jesus,

Lia