What we're eating this week...
Sunday - Eggplant Parmesan at Annette Food Market
Monday - Shrimp and Orzo
Tuesday - McDonalds
Wednesday - Chicken Enchilada Soup
Thursday - Leftover Soup
Friday - Dave and I are out but I'll make lasagna for the boys and my mom
Saturday - Leftover lasagna
What I'm reminiscing about...
As always around this time, I remember back to Christmases past when I was little. My Nana always had a different colour-themed tree each year, and one year even sprayed painted her tree black! I saw this gold tree at the store this week and had to snap a photo.
What I'm loving...
My new pink coat. It only has one button which I didn't love at first, but since it hasn't been that cold, the one button isn't too bad. It's just a nice colour and goes well with my grey scarf and white and grey toque.
What we've been up to...
Trying to eat healthy food and drink less, at least for the month of November. It's not exactly a free for all come December, but the opportunities for treats are certainly more abundant.
What I'm dreading...
E is in ski racing this winter and I'm sort of dreading the amount of driving we will need to do. We may not all need to go up on Saturday and Sunday, but E will need to get there so someone will be making the trip. And if it's good skiing weather, then we should all be going up anyway!
What I'm working on...
Getting things ready for our Christmas party - decorating, baking, planning groceries, etc.
What I'm excited about...
I am excited about the party though. We had to skip it in 2020, but managed to get it in last year before Omicron took over, this year should be "back to normal" and I'm excited to welcome everyone back again. It is a great opportunity to see people, some of whom we only see at the party each year.
What I'm watching/reading...
The Crown, Friends From College (again), Amazing Race, and Easy.
I wrote about my November books here. Now I've got some Christmas books on hold at the library. I don't find I have as much time to read in December but I like grabbing a few moments here and there to sit by the tree and read a festive book. Last year I read almost a whole book while waiting in a line for my COVID booster.
What I'm listening to...
My favourite Christmas songs (post here).
What I'm wearing...
I'm back to wearing my mask on the subway. Although it's not COVID that I am specifically worried about now, I am worried about RSV and the flu (although vaccinated for the latter). I want to be able to enjoy Christmas without being sick or bringing anything home with me. I feel like most places I go are fairly well ventilated or I can keep a good distance, but I'm on the subway at rush hour twice a day, and it can get pretty tight in there, so the mask goes on. I feel like we know that masks help and people can make their own decisions about what they want to do to keep themselves healthy.
What I'm doing this weekend...
My mom arrives for a week's visit, my work Christmas party, house party, and skating with Santa.
What I'm looking forward to next month...
Hmm, what could there be?! Christmas extravaganza! And some skiing.
What else is new...
Well, we were pretty excited that Team Canada was at the World Cup, and even excited with their play, but not as excited that they only scored one goal (so far, could still score against Morocco) and will miss going onto the next round. Still, a respectable showing. A friend of mine was there and I have enjoyed following her journey through Instagram. Also, someone commented that E resembled the head coach, certainly the same haircut, smaller ears ;)