If you read my Holiday Haven Guest Post on Courtney’s amazing blog, A Thoughtful Place, then you know I take off work for my kid’s entire school Winter Break. I use the two weeks to focus on my family and soak up every second with them. It’s my one chance a year to be a Stay At Home Mom!
We wander around Neiman Marcus (not touching or buying anything!) gazing at their gorgeous decor and eating warm popovers.
We watch the ice skaters at the Galleria and drink Starbucks Cocoa.
The kids always beg me to take the long way home so they can gawk at the Griswalds neighborhood lights.
Since bedtimes aren’t critical, many nights are spent having breakfast for dinner (B4D in our house) and watching movies.
It’s also a great opportunity to show my love for them in ways I don’t usually have time for…like making real dinners, baking cookies and just general wallowing on the floor together! Granted, I’ll be ready to go back to work after two weeks, but I do love having a peaceful home, smelling of dinner when Mr. Sugarplum walks in the door. Quite a change from the usual chaos of the dinner/homework/bathtime routine of a house with two working parents!
And as much as I love this blog, I’ve decided to take a break so all my attention is focused on family. “You’re always on the computer!” is a phrase I don’t want to hear much from them for two weeks! But you guys will probably love Hi Sugarplum! even better with me mostly gone…..because I have lined up an amazing series of Guest Bloggers!!
Haha, I just noticed your "leave a comment" note. 🙂 Um, 2 whole weeks of no cassie? I don't know what I'm going to do… Enjoy your time with your family my dear. 🙂
We just had breakfast for dinner the other night! Why is it so much more fun to eat pancakes for dinner??? And Love, Actually is my absolutely FAVORITE movie to watch during the holidays… it is so so so good. I love Christmas!
Enjoy your time off and looking forward to being one of your "guests"!
Janell
have fun with the babies!
Good for you! You know I'll miss ya, but in reality…I won't be on much myself either. They grow up fast…take the time now! Love ya!
NO . . . please don't go, don't walk out that door! hehe! Enjoy it all, my dear. Such a special time of year. I am really excited for your guest posts! Thanks for having me, Cass.
Enjoy your time with your kiddos! Looking forward to your guest posts.
Have a wonderful week with your fam, girl! We'll miss you!! xo
I'll miss you, but I'm super excited for your guest posts! 🙂
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Cassie, I am so envious of you! I think I remember reading something from your birthday post that you are 28? Anyway, I am 27 and single, and waiting for my prince to sweep me off my feet (I really hope that isn't just a fairy tale..) and you have the most adorable family! You should feel so very blessed! (and I'm sure you do!) I wish you the very Merriest of Christmas' and a wonderful couple of weeks with your family. I hope someday I can be as wonderful a mother and wife as you and create such special memories with my family. Enjoy your time off and I'll be here reading when you get back 🙂
Take care and Merry Christmas,
Kamee
enjoy your time off! i just watched love actually fri night- it is my all time fave holiday movie! and i watched elf last night! and we have family movie night several times during the holidays to watch the classics. enjoy your break!!
What a fun time for you and your kiddos! Enjoy the holidays!
Enjoy your time with your family girlie! And of course, I love your "Best of the Best" image! Did you do that??!!
I totally understand… I'll probably be taking an unplanned break too. Already, I'm finding no time/desire to sit at my computer!
Enjoy your time with your family, girl!
enjoy the time with your kiddos! merry christmas!
Happy Christmas Cassie! Have a lovely rest!
Rachie xo
what a great thing to do – two weeks off, I need to do that with my kiddos – next year! Have a fabulous 2 weeks off and ejoy the down time! 🙂 and yes – yummy NM popovers – TDF 🙂