Christmas Break Comes to a Sad Ending

It always happens. It always ends. 15 days ago, I was super excited for my two week Christmas (I refuse to call it anything else) break to begin. I love the holidays. I love being at home and not at work. I love times with my family and friends. I really love that our students and kids get a well deserved break too. Here is a recap of what I was thankful for during my break.

Shopping and extra time with Josh. Even though two of the days we were couch and bed ridden from the flu, we enjoyed hours of movies that we probably wouldn't have watched together had we had been well. We enjoyed some quality time together.

Birthday and Christmas. Since these are so close together, I really enjoy these days. We traveled all over Jackson meeting with my family and our friends. We took a trip up north to Cadillac to see Josh's family too. It was great to see our families.

Time with our friends. We visited the Scholten's. I had lunch with Jenna and Tara and Jess and Paige and Brooklyn. I had breakfast with my dad. We hung out with our friends the Oliver's. I went to Panera a lot for my diet Pepsi. Yum! Alexis and Tori stopped by before they left for their mission trip. I went with Kathy Sharp to Ann Arbor to have lunch with Jenna. God times with my friends and family. We. Went to Firekeepers too with mom and Larry!

I watched my nephews over night. We took them with Paige to play some games at Marino's. I built a fort with Wyatt who loved it. We read books and played games. I love those kids!

I worked out. I ran outside in the cold with Julie. I HATE running in the cold! I ran in the school and worked out too! Very happy with myself.

I enjoyed some quality computer time. I organized my life in things and activities I enjoy!

I rested. I usually don't do this, but I did. I read a few chapters in my book. I watched some movies. I enjoyed being lazy. I got to wear sweat pants most every day! I love that feeling of sweatpants, a warm hoody, and slippers! Love it!

I cleaned. I like cleaning. I love it really. I'd rather clean bathrooms than cook any day! I organized a few areas in my house that were a mess. Glad I did.

We went to church and started our New Years resolutions. Wahoo!

I realized today that I'm very fortunate to have two weeks off. Most people aren't that fortunate, I realize this I said a quick thank you today that I could enjoy one last day off!

Today I sat and recapped all these wonderful things I got to enjoy the past 15 days.

Thank you Lord for this time off to enjoy the little things in life. I am thankful for my Christmas break!