A Relaxing Weekend… Just What the Doctor Ordered

Ahhhh…

You hear that? 

That’s me breathing a sigh of relief. 

When you last left me on Friday you may remember I was super stressed after a long week of things going wrong.  Well, this weekend we had nothing out of the ordinary on the agenda, so I finally got to spend some time relaxing with my lovies as well as catching up on “life stuff”… you know, paperwork, bills, gift-wrapping, house-cleaning, etc. 

The weekend could not have been better!

Friday evening it was freezing out, so we decided to spend the evening at home.  We all got home around 5 and immediately put on our PJs.  We had pizza and beer (well, milk for the kiddos) for dinner, and then when we were done we all snuggled up on the couch together.  We put a fire in the fireplace, put together a bowl of graham crackers and peppermint marshmallows for some festive movie snacks, and we all snuggled under a big blanket and watched The Santa Clause. 

It.  Was.  Heaven. 

And just what I needed after the long, crappy week last week.

Saturday morning the kids let us sleep in until 8:30 so I felt completely recharged and ready for the day.  We spent the entire morning and afternoon at home in our PJs.  We made pumpkin cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and I finally had time to get caught up on lots of things.  The ants are gone (can I get an amen?!) so the pantry contents were all put away, I finally got the kids’ school artwork photographed and put out for recycling (sorry Jacob and Olivia when you read this in the future, but we were swimming in it), I got our massive pile of Christmas presents wrapped, I got a few things accomplished for the blog, and I finally got my to do list organized… now that I have a clearer picture of what’s actually going on for the next couple of weeks, I feel like I can conquer the world.  The to-do list might be a mile long, but at least I know what to expect.  Before this, I had notes scribbled on random pieces of paper, notes in my phone, notes on my calendar, notes in my planner.  I didn’t even know where to start and I felt like a chicken running around with my head cut off.

Oh, and did I mention that we also got about eight loads of laundry washed and put away? 

We sure did.  BOOM!  Take that, Saturday!

We ventured out to church Saturday evening and then joined my parents for Mexican and margaritas afterward.  The kids begged to stop by Dairy Queen on the way home, but that probably wasn’t even necessary as B and I would have probably wanted to stop there anyway.  Haha.

After the kiddos went to bed, B and I ate our Blizzards and watched a couple of episodes of GG by the fire, and then we called it a night.

Sunday morning was spent watching Frozen, snuggling on the couch, and getting a couple of other things done.  Jacob loved our elf, Cheek's, location on Sunday morning (can you spot him?), so I snapped a picture of him with him!  

Sunday at noon we headed over to my mother-in-law’s for lunch.  She and B’s step dad made chicken enchiladas and beef enchiladas along with a whole spread of refried beans, rice, broccoli, fresh fruit, and chicken nuggets for the kiddos.  It hit the spot!

After lunch we cleaned up and headed outside to let the kids burn off some steam.  Olivia wanted to hang out by the lake and Jacob was off playing with his cousin, Nathan. 

Sunday evening was spent at my parents’ house.  Momma made a roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, peas, and bread.  Man, we ate good yesterday!  And I snapped a quick pic of my parents' Christmas decor... isn't it so cozy?

  

This weekend was exactly what I needed, friends.  Exactly what I needed.  The perfect mix of relaxation and productivity.  I feel much more sane when I’m organized.  I don’t know how people get by just flying by the seats of their pants all the time… I wish I was one of those types of people, but y’all, I’m just not. 

Anyway, Monday, I’m coming for you!  And this week will be better!

I hope your weeks are wonderful, too!

*Linking up with B Loved Boston for Weekending.