Perhaps the best part of the Christmas season is when you realize you’re done with preparations. Shopping, decorating and wrapping are all done. The house is clean enough and I baked some cookies yesterday.

My feet are sore from being on them too much yesterday but I’m grateful to be done.

After the last cookie was packed up, dishes put away and the floor was mopped, I curled up on the couch to watch a documentary about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

If you want to know why I had to mop the floor after baking, this video accurately depicts what goes on in my kitchen on baking day.

It had to be done.

As we anticipate inclement weather, I worry about loss of electricity but am eager for a quiet day at home to rest and do some chores. It will be more fun with heat and lights so here’s hoping!

Regardless, Scout is thrilled to be home together and he doesn’t care about much else. He’s a smart boy!

After all, we are fortunate. I have friends whose travel plans were cancelled and others who are sequestered with Covid. They all will spend Christmas without their families

I’m grateful to be where I am, to be done with the holiday work and to be able to relax today

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!