That's a Wrap

We made it! We did it! Woo hoo!!!! Christmas 2023 in the books -- hope the same for you.

It was a good day. I forgot to take group pictures but here are a few random pics.

New mortar grinder came in handy
for the pepper corn crust.

GRANNY!
In the baby's signature green.

Adult crayons

Kid crayons. Equally
as fun.

My DILs knocked my gifts out of the park too. Flower pressing kit and a framed picture of our house in Asheville (graphic mockup). It feels good for people to "know" you and notice what you like. Our family is growing to its next rendition (can't think of another word) and it's really nice. It sounds like I'm saying that because I liked my gifts -- it's about feeling like we're a family and seeing and knowing each other. 

Dinner was a bit hectic as much as I tried to keep it chill, but it turned out well and we had a good night with our DIL's parents too.

All that good AND I'm totally and completely exhausted. Today is ME and regrouping and putting some of the house back together. I'll un-decorate later this week and switch gears to shower planning by this weekend. One last thing -- last one, best one. Fingers crossed. But, first I need to be still for a few days. No planning, no thinking about hosting, nothing. Focusing on end of year reflections and plans for next year. Calming down.

I didn't drink at all, but I had a lion's share of dessert last night and I feel it this morning. Worth it. And now worth it to stop. 

I'm happy with how I managed the holidays. Kept me in the mix of what I wanted -- little Christmas crafts, using good dishes, wearing new clothes, fun aprons. Taking a little time to add my touches -- things I enjoy. Those are the easiest to let go of when I get busy. It takes practice for me to remember how the little things make a difference for me.

Hope it was good for you all too (even the bots lol). Can't believe it's Tuesday -- I bet it feels like a Monday for everyone too. Later gators.