Vol.39

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One more post before the big day. We’re hitting Christmas prep crunch time!

The weather outside is //

As I look outside my window // A polar vortex is on the way for the days surrounding Christmas – is it the same where you live? I have some work to do before the coldest days roll in: topping up the chicken coop shavings, some extra straw for the pigs and stacking logs for the fireplace. (And pulling out my wool sweaters too!) Let’s do this, winter!

As I look around the house // Advent/Christmas is such a special time of year. I have the majority of my decorations up and have loved puttering around, moving things this way and that. I also did my annual walk around the property for evergreen trimmings. So fun.

Leaning // into gratitude in a big way. 2022 has had its share of hard things, but as I look around at my home and my family and my animals, I’m feeling triumphant: By the grace of God, we did it! We persevered! We have so much to be thankful for and I want to focus on that intentional practice in the new year.

On this week’s to-do list // – finish wrapping gifts – finalize outfits for Christmas Mass – put up stockings on the mantel – make pretzel bites

– decorate gingerbread men (we missed our Gaudete Sunday tradition because my husband was away on business)

– see if I can fit in a quick trip to Home Depot (a Christmas break DIY is in the works!)