Five Simple Things (December 27)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This lighting.

This little light of mine.

2. These warmers.

These handwarmers are like ones I've never seen before. We were fascinated by how a small piece of copper can react with the liquid inside and make them solid and heat up. Then, boiling them to bring them back to a liquid again. Color me impressed.

3. These candles.

Day three of lighting the menorah. We always let Skylar light the candles, and he does a great job.

4. This "capacitor."

It's 1 point 21 gigawatts.

5. This light.

Day five of lighting the menorah. I love this menorah a lot. It has a granite base and brass candle sticks. It's heavy in weight and perfect for our little table by the window. We like celebrating Hanukkah, too. It's become a nice tradition for us during this time of year.

One last thing:

 

This was such a cool advent calendar. It's a bit picture-heavy, but I couldn't miss sharing every it of it. Skylar loved opening each window to see which flavor Tony's chocolate he was going to be surprised with on that day.

Positive affirmations this week:

Forgiveness is one thing, allow someone/people to continue to keep up the same behavior of disrespect is a choice you are making. Do not keep allowing yourself to be treated this way, no matter who it is. If it's family, put distance between them. If it's in-laws, you own them no obligation to be around them. If it's a past friend, spouse, or coworker, cut ties with them. Life is short, and you don't want to spend any minute of your life having to shrink yourself down to fit the narrative of what other people have in their head about you. I actually like when people have the wrong impression of me. It gives me the closure I need to cut ties with them completely. It takes you respecting yourself enough to make that decision. You own no one an explanation, or reason. Just leave and cut off ties. You deserve peace.

You can do this!🌈

Have a nice weekend.

Christmas Day (2024)

 We love spending most of the holidays at home and with just us, and Christmas night and Christmas morning are no exception. It's quiet, and less stressful to just spend holidays with just the three of us. A lot of past holiday gatherings have been overwhelming for us, because we like low-key and relaxed. All three of us have busy days each week, so we like to take the holidays, especially this time of year to wind down and reset from all of the hustle and bustle from the year.

Gifts for the good boys big and small.

Socks and hats were the hot item this year. Which, of course, most of us needed anyway.

We decided this year to have a traditional Jewish meal with brisket and potato latkes.

We lit the Hanukkah candles and this year I found some great advent candles to compliment our menorah. They are from Big Dipper Wax Works and are made from beeswax. They were perfect this year!

We played a few games and went for a walk to the local park here to look at the lights. Ralston Park has local businesses decorate the different parts of the park and the businesses sponsor the lights to stay on for their company display. We always look to see what business gets the tree that we love so much.