five things, january 6th edition

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1. I think I must be turning into an old lady since I fell in love with this punch bowl that our neighbor Jean loaned us for New Year's Eve and now I WANT. ONE.

2. I think it feels good to have the house back in order and be back in a routine, but re-entry can be a bear.

3. I think I've been reading so many awesome resolutions around the internets lately, I almost want to add to my list. Almost.

4. I think I need to have more faith in myself. And I think the universe has gone beyond dropping me hints. Now it's slapping me in the face!

5. I think, I know, I wishwishwish it would get cold and snow already.

five things, december 30th edition

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My friend Alice gave me her mom's recipe for Chocolate Crinkle Cookies many years ago. This year was the first time my mom made them.

1. I think I feel as tired and worn out as the old year.

2. I think my favorite ritual this season was lighting our Christmas tree as soon as I got up each morning. Early. I'll need to find a replacement ritual.

3. I think my favorite part of Christmas was sitting in Callum's boy-cave the day after Christmas as he, Neel and my dad played with trains.

4. I think I'm crazy to host part of our neighborhood New Year's Progressive, but I'm looking forward to it.

5. I think I needed the blogging and social media break I took this week, but I miss my peeps. I checked in on you guys here and there, but it wasn't enough.

I'll be back Sunday to wish everyone Happy New Year, and Monday's Mash Up will include my 12 for 12. Are you working on yours?