What we're eating this week...
Sunday - we ordered in from My Roti Place)
Monday - One pot chicken rice with basil and lemon
Tuesday - Chicken Fingers and Coleslaw
Wednesday - Quinoa bowls with roasted vegetables
Thursday - Dave and I are out at my work Christmas dinner so the kids may get to order McDonalds
Friday - Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
Saturday - Dave and I are out at another party, so maybe Kraft Dinner for the kids?
What I'm reminiscing about...
As always at this time of year, I am remembering Christmases past. The other day I heard a Christmas song and it struck a memory of my grandparents. It wasn't even one specific event or day, it was just a feeling of being in their house with the sounds and smells. I tried to articulate this before, but I like to think that all of those memories are all inside my brain and heart somewhere even if I am not consciously thinking about them all of the time. Instead of being sad that those times are gone, I know that they are still with me.
What I'm loving...
Our new couch for the back TV room. We had our other one for about 12 years and it was a big saggy and misshapen. We got another Crate and Barrel sofa (like the one we got for our front room) and it is very comfortable.
What I'm dreading...
Not so much dread, as it is frustration that I can't mail our Christmas cards yet, with Canada Post on strike and no end in sight. This also makes sending gifts difficult and instead of packing up some homemade goodies and local buys, I have to order things online and have it sent directly to the recipient. Slightly less personal and unwrapped!
What we've been up to...
The kids have been practicing for their music recital happening in a couple of weeks. E is going to do Carol of the Bells on guitar and Q is doing the Marvel theme song on piano.
What I'm working on...
It's that time of year when I'm working two full time jobs - my regular one as a lawyer and the other is Christmas. Gift buying, decorating, party planning, baking, cards, wrapping, school fundraisers, church events, and trying to remember to enjoy it all!!
Our party next week. We have had this open house since we moved into this house in 2014, but missed 2020 for obvious reasons, and then had to miss last year since our house was just finishing up construction. It is a highlight of our Christmas season and I know it is for others too.
What I'm watching/reading...
Dave and I are watching Rivals on Disney+ and Disclaimer on Apple TV. We are all watching The Great British Baking Show. And of course the Raptors and Leafs!
I will share my November books on Monday. I have a holiday book on hold at the library, hoping it comes in for some quite tree-side reading.
What I'm listening to...
Christmas music of course! My go to is Jamie Cullum and John Legend, and then I let shuffle take over.
What I'm doing this weekend...
We are going to get our tree on Friday and then decorate it on Saturday. Q has a birthday party to attend on Sunday and I am in a choir concert on Sunday afternoon. We are doing a lessons and carols service at Humbercrest United Church with their choir.
What I'm looking forward to next month...
Christmas!!! Once I get through the stressful part (to me) of spending money on gifts, I will be able to just enjoy all of the things.
What else is new...
The younger students have a holiday concert coming up and although E's grade is not performing, he is on the stage crew, so a new role that he is happy about.
Linking up with Shay
It really is such a busy season, isn't it?! I was just talking about Christmases with my grandparents this morning. We had such wonderful memories and celebrations.
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