Cozy December Days

 Hi!  Hello everyone.  Oh my goodness it's been a while since I've been in this space.  It seems that life has been busy these past few months and I'm very much looking forward to some downtime these next few weeks.  Charlotte's Christmas break from school began today so I think I'll celebrate with a nice glass of Prosecco tonight and everyone's favorite dinner which consists of mushroom spinach lasagna and a toasted baguette.  I'm feeling kinda fancy so maybe I'll make a rich, chocolate cake with a side of whipped cream, too! 

I've finished all of my Christmas shopping - still waiting for a few gifts to arrive over the next several days.  I mostly did my shopping online again this year.  What about you?  Have you finished your shopping?  Did you shop online or go out to shops?  It's so hard to believe that Christmas Eve is one week from today.  Where did the time go?  

Anyway, I've been baking some which has been nice and I'll bake again next week - probably gingerbread cookies and chocolate chip cookies and likely another batch of cranberry bars.  I feel like Christmas is coming so fast that I just need to slow down and enjoy it before it slips away.  I do always love the week between Christmas and the New Year though.  It just might be my favorite.  

I hope you are enjoying this wonderful time of year.  Take time for yourself - light a pretty candle, make a cup of nice tea or coffee and sit and enjoy it, read a book (I'm currently reading The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox and it is delightful, funny, and very festive!) or a nice magazine, watch a Christmas movie, go for a walk, take a nice, long hot bath, call a friend and catch up (I so need to call my dear friend who lives in California), indulge in yummy foods and treats.  Just slow down and be sure to make time for yourself during this busy season.

If I don't get a chance to pop back in before Christmas - Merry Christmas, everyone!!