Not to brag, but I don't have to go into the office again until January 2. I might check my email once or twice just to make sure I'm not heading back into absolute chaos, but I've checked out of work. Sorry, students, your "emergency" is going to have to wait (I do not deal in emergencies).
Saturday was a cold, cold day in Wisconsin. It had snowed on Friday and then the temperatures dropped into the single-digits and I forced poor Hannah to wear all of her clothes - boots and coat. Boy was she ever embarrassed.
On Saturday morning, I met up briefly with Anne to collect our holiday ceramics. I'll let her share hers if she wants, but here's my before:
And after:
And, then, get this, I hung out with Zelda on the couch. It was in the schedule.
Despite the single-digit temps, we walked over to our friends' house and hung out by a solstice bonfire. They do it every year and most years we go for about an hour and leave because we have work the next day, but this was SATURDAY NIGHT. Woot woot! We stayed for a few hours and had fun chatting with people.
I built in more couch and kitty time on Sunday, but we also did laundry and Dr. BB wrapped presents and there were chores. But the weather was into the 30s, so Hannah no longer had to wear her coat, but the shoes are still a thing because of all the salt people have put out.
If you ask Hannah, she's treated very poorly, you know?
Wish me luck today as I am head to our regular grocery store and Costco. Dr. BB is going to meet up with some friends later in the day, so I'm going to wrap his presents, clean the vacuum, and make cookies while he's gone. Don't say I don't know how to live it up when I have the house to myself.
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Tomorrow's Christmas Eve! Can you believe it?
I know, how is it Christmas already??? Enjoy your solo house time and all of the snuggles.
ReplyDeleteI like your neighbor's Solstice party! It's a day that I look forward to every year.
Holy crap, COSTCO TODAY!? You are seriously putting your life at risk. Be careful out there.
ReplyDeleteHannah is definitely irritated because "all the other dogs get to go naked, so why can't she?" Kids, amirite? Zydrunas loves his coat and sweater because he is a big wimp when it's cold. Also, he gets ridiculously proud whenever he wears clothes.
Your little tree came out great. Will it be your desktop tree next year?
Hannah looks so official in that coat! And, your tree is so fun! It's always so cool to see what the colors look like before they go into the kiln and then what color they come out as.
ReplyDeleteCleaning the vacuum- what a festive activity! Ha ha, poor Hannah, so embarrassed in her coat.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO envious you're off work!!! Enjoy every single second.
I like Hanna’s coat, even if she doesn’t. I think you are doing your ‘holiday’ just about perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSnow snow snow! Ours is all melted now, so Rex and I are disappointed. But whatcha gonna do? Poor Hannah, a coat AND boots, what is this bullshit??? Sweet girl. I'm sure she's absolutely loving the snow!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you have a nice long break!!! Enjoy, my friend. Happy holidays!