Thursday, December 27, 2007

today

put all the Christmas decorations away last evening except the tree and the outside lights. it feels SO good.

Pat took ALL 3(!) kids to work with him today - for a half-day - they were mostly excited about packing their lunches! i just cleaned for 2 hours straight, with music blasting and my brain all to myself. i know, maybe not what you would choose if you got a few hours to yourself - but i loved it. i'm headed to the gym now and then maybe i'll get Chick-Fil-A for lunch (i know, i know, i'm crazy....it's really these little things that i love - i don't need much).

pat and i have really been "at odds" lately - for no reason in particular, i think just all the stress. i love that we've been married long enough that i know it will pass...we even have joked about how we're "about to kill each other." but, now that it's all over, we're back to "connected" (he loves it when i use that word.) we had a great evening together last night...and i'm looking forward to another one tonight!

life is feeling normal again. it's good.

3 comments:

Julie said...

Hi Courtney... I was thinking of taking down our Christmas decorations as well and thought maybe it was too early... but you have encouraged me. We live in such a small space, it would be great to have more room!!!
And can I tell you how much I ENVY you for being able to go to Chick fila... I would give anything to go there and enjoy a yummy sandwhich and lemonade! *dreaming* Too bad I can't have that shipped here! *sigh* When we come back on furlough...we should meet there for lunch... can't wait! I got your Christmas card today and loved the picture, thanks for sharing with us!!! I love keeping up with you on the blog.

The Faircloth Five said...

oh courtney, i TOTALLY understand! i HAVE to have all the christmas decorations down the day after christmas too. everyone always calls me a scrooge but now i know someone who feels the same! yay!!!

Katy said...

Good idea sending the kids to work with Pat!!! I bet they were a sight!!! Doesn't it always feel so good to get the stuff put away, house cleaned up? Sounds like a very healing, restful (in a weird, busy sort) of day!