This has definitely been a rest and recovery day for me. Still feeling the love from yesterday but the after Christmas let down is creeping in. I’m a bit overwhelmed with all the empty space ahead for me on my calendar.
I have done two loads of dishes cleaning up the remnants of yesterday. As soon as my fudge making pan gets clean I will make a last batch of fudge and get three goodie bags made up for my brothers and then Christmas will be done. It will be good to get the last of the treats out of the house. I gave into temptation and had some chocolate covered pretzels. I will need to detox next week to get them out of my system.
One good thing about this year, I didn’t bother putting up a Christmas tree as I didn’t host any Christmas parties at my house. At least I don’t have to take that down. They are certainly more fun to put up than to take down. I didn’t put a tree up last year either and survived nicely without it. Wishing I hadn’t bought a new tree last year as I don’t think I will ever use it. We shall see.
Tagen is to come out one night this week after school and help me clean out the chicken coop. I bribed him with a dinner and some cash for coming out. I shall see if he shows up. If not, I will add some clean straw to the coop and call it good. The only problem is, the more straw I add, the harder the clean out becomes in the spring time.
Just got a text from my renter in Cottonwood Falls that the drains are backed up again. Wish I could find a permanent solution to them. This seems to happen at least once a year. Grateful for Davis Drain and their prompt service and efficiency.
I really like my new windows without the blinds in them. I can see outside so much better. I will need blinds or shades though as the light coming in gets pretty intense and it isn’t even summer time. The new windows are highly energy efficient and am hoping they will help save me money on my propane heating bills. I’m sure the blinds or shades will help too.
Not feeling like doing much today. It is good to take a day of rest and recovery. I will watch the Chiefs football game later this afternoon. I need to go find the tea towels and the embroidery thread and get those started. It would give my hands something to do. Maybe that would help calm the restlessness I am feeling today.
I reminded myself that what I am feeling is the in-between stage. I just finished a huge project yesterday with getting Christmas ready and I don’t have another project on the horizon. It puts me in the in-between stage and it can be uncomfortable for me. When I remember what it is, it helps ease my restlessness. Allowing myself to be with what is and allowing it to be enough. And this too shall pass.
Grateful for the feelings of love that remain in my heart from yesterday, grateful for remembering about the in-between feelings, and grateful for Davis Drain and their prompt and efficient service.