Another night of not much sleep. I was really tired last night and was hoping for good sleep. I slept for two hours and then was up most of the night. Darn! I’m tired today. May take a nap later.
Went into Emporia this morning after my guests got up and left the house. I finished my Christmas shopping and picked up a few groceries. Still need to bag and wrap the gifts to get ready for tomorrow but I am oh so close to being ready now.
My guest ask if I would go hike with him this afternoon at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. I told him I would go for a short hike. It is only in the mid 20’s and the wind is still in a big hurry. I’ll have to wear my heavy overalls if we go. I’m not sure if he was serious or not. I’ll see if he returns and wants to go.
Still need to make my New Year’s Cookies. I got tired last night and decided not to make them. I’ll make them this afternoon once I know if the walk is on or not. I want some for Jason tomorrow as they are one of his holiday favorites. The other two kids can take them or leave them.
Remembered to buy myself an electric knife today. I’m not sure what happened to the one I had. I must have given it to Craig when I divided the kitchen after the divorce. I am fixing a whole ham tomorrow and it is easier to cut with an electric knife.
Lost the extra weight I had picked up. Back down to my lowest weight this morning. My BMI was 19.5 so am at the lower limit of where I want to go. I’m surprised the weight came back off as I have not been moving my body much lately. This dance of weight is a challenge for me right now. The more active I am the more I can eat but it is hard to know how much to add without adding too much or too little.
I will be glad when Christmas season is over. I will probably take the trees down tomorrow afternoon after everyone leaves. I do not like Christmas and am always happy when it is over.
Still want to make one more batch of fudge but I need the sun to shine for that. Thought this afternoon was going to be clear but so far it is still cloudy. May not get it made until Sunday.
Sitting in my sleepy, peaceful valley this afternoon. Life feels easy again and like I am in the flow. Trusting tomorrow will go easy and will be fun for all that come. It is always good to see all three of my kids at the same time. I want to try to get some pictures taken tomorrow – I usually forget for us to do that.
Grateful my Christmas shopping is done, grateful I lost the extra weight I had gained, and grateful for my peacefully valley. I trust I can hang out in it for a bit and completely refill and recharge my soul.