The week between Christmas and New Year's is usually (deliberately) one of rest for me. This year is no different. It's a ritual I started about 6 years ago, and I look forward to it every year.
I will spend this week catching up on reading, hanging with friends, watching movies, celebrating my birthday, and not doing a whole heckuvalot else. Well, the dishes and laundry can't be avoided, but not much beyond that. We will eat fast food and sandwiches abnd leftovers from Christmas, to minimize my cooking. We will not restrict the TV or video games or the kids having their friends over. We won't insist on room-cleaning. It's the week of celebration, fun, relaxation and (reasonable) freedom from responsibility.
This is my version of Shabbat, my time to rest and reflect. Hubby always has this week off, so we try to spend time together as a family; this also makes it easier for me to take a break.
So don't be alarmed if you don't see me too much this week.
Anyhow, you shouldn't be here, either, you should be spending time with family, celebrating, or doing whatever YOU enjoy...but definitely not hanging out on my blog.
I will spend this week catching up on reading, hanging with friends, watching movies, celebrating my birthday, and not doing a whole heckuvalot else. Well, the dishes and laundry can't be avoided, but not much beyond that. We will eat fast food and sandwiches abnd leftovers from Christmas, to minimize my cooking. We will not restrict the TV or video games or the kids having their friends over. We won't insist on room-cleaning. It's the week of celebration, fun, relaxation and (reasonable) freedom from responsibility.
This is my version of Shabbat, my time to rest and reflect. Hubby always has this week off, so we try to spend time together as a family; this also makes it easier for me to take a break.
So don't be alarmed if you don't see me too much this week.
Anyhow, you shouldn't be here, either, you should be spending time with family, celebrating, or doing whatever YOU enjoy...but definitely not hanging out on my blog.
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