And right here we are- my last weblog publish of 2024! As this 12 months begins to wrap up and I discover myself wanting ahead to household time and a few relaxation, I’m additionally considering of you. I’m humbled by what number of of you might have been studying right here for years upon years.
I began this weblog in 2010 and in some way I’m nonetheless right here writing virtually 15 years later. A few of you might have identified me longer than a lot of my in-person associates and have continued to assist and take care of my household via ups, downs, and life modifications. That’s unbelievable to me, particularly in at present’s world of social media, algorithms, rising household calls for, and distractions. I understand how valuable your time is and the truth that you continue to swing by and spend time with me means a lot.
Have you ever been busy this week? We’ve been tying up free ends round right here as we put together for household to reach at present. The women helped bake cookies and make soups and chilis. I’ve been to the shop a pair occasions. I’ve stocked the visitor baths and double checked the menu and I feel we’re as prepared as we’re going to be. C’mon Christmas, we’re excited for you!
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Final evening David and I sneaked in a date evening. We’ve executed this for a couple of years and after we could make it occur, we actually benefit from the time for simply us to speak and join earlier than the whirlwind of Christmas.
This 12 months we went to Topsoil, a farm to fork restaurant in Vacationers Relaxation that I’ve heard good issues about, and it blew us away! It had scrumptious craft cocktails and inventive mini plates with most elements being sourced from native farms. I would like to return when there’s higher pure gentle to seize all of the goodness! The chef is a James Beard semi-finalist and it shines via his dishes. Extremely advocate.
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As we settle into this time of 12 months of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally considering so much about this house going into the brand new 12 months. 2024 was an enormous 12 months for transitions, many who I needed to maintain underneath wraps as we found out issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and so forth. I’m now, for the primary time in a 12 months, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.
That is opening up psychological house for issues like planning and I’ve loads of aspirations and hopes for 2025, a lot of them centered in my house. I need to make this home a comfortable house. I need to begin my backyard. I need to get chickens. I need to be a completely current spouse and mother. I need to attain for brand spanking new well being objectives. I need to use my huge digicam extra and write extra. I need to take a look at the waters and see if old skool running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in at present’s world of prompt social sharing. I’ll be noodling that over extra within the subsequent couple weeks.
However for now, I’m wishing you peace and pleasure. I hope this subsequent week or two is full of folks you like, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and possibly a couple of nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for an exquisite 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new 12 months! Merry Christmas <3
