Recovery

Whew.... the holiday's sure can wear a Mommy out. The week before Christmas I was busy working long days while trying to remember if I had everything I needed for the big day. After plenty of last minute trips to the store we officially had everything we needed, and more. It really is amazing how much extra money you can spend during the holidays, it's as if once the Christmas spirit grabs you, you could give all day long. I was excited to see how little Max would react to Christmas this year, last year he had no idea what we were all doing, but this year I knew it would be different. He caught on very quickly that there was cool stuff inside all of those wrapped gifts, and un wrapped and played like a little trooper. He even clapped once all of his presents were un wrapped, as if to congratulate us on our choices. I would say Christmas was a huge success, even though after a busy day when we asked Max if he loved Christmas he said "no mom" I let this one slide since his new favorite phrase just happens to be "no mom" I know he had fun, and is still having fun with more toys than he needs, but is sure happy to have. After Christmas I was quick to take down all the decorations that just three weeks ago I was so excited to put up, but once it is over my spirit is gone and I want my living room back. I wrestle with the tree to get the Christmas lights off and my hubby takes it to the back yard, I am just hoping I got all the ornaments off....  but with a "unique" tree like I had it would be hard to miss them, there were plenty of holes to see through. After cleaning up pine needles for the thousandth time I decided I will return to a fake tree next year, I think, that's where I am with it right now anyway. My living room looks huge, and most of the presents have found a new home, now I just have to get me back on track. I need to get back to the gym, and back into a daily routine. Maybe that can wait until after the new year..... I need something to be my new year's resolution right? Now it is time to plan our little Winter Park getaway, which is where we have decided to bring in the new year, sounds good to me! A nice soak in the hot springs will wash away all of that holiday stress, I hope.


Kelly Callahan