I’ve spent the last several days decompressing — refusing to stick to any specific schedule, refusing to rush to get things done, just doing things as they come up. I also spent a lot of time this weekend just chilling with Alyssa and Ryan, watching TV, playing games with them, and decorating. I’m so excited for Christmas! And as Dan pointed out, my excitement is most definitely contagious, because both Alyssa and Ryan are now all hepped up for Christmas. Ryan especially. He’s impatiently waiting for Dan to get back from his hunting trip so we can get a Cwismas twee and a gingbwead howse. 
Now that everything but the tree is up, he has every reason to go bananas over Christmas.
Speaking of Dan, I really miss him! I’m not all weepy or even close to shedding tears, but I definitely miss him. I can’t wait until he’s back (Wednesday or Thursday)! The time is passing quickly enough, but falling asleep has been difficult. I went to bed at 2:30am Saturday morning, 2:00am Sunday morning, and around 4:00am this morning. Ugh. Right now I’m dressed, but I look like total crap because I haven’t done anything with my hair, and my eyes are puffy and have circles beneath them. Remind me to indulge in the magic of makeup before I go out later today.
I’m currently indulging in the glorious awesomeness that is my new Nook! Jason and I usually swap Christmas gifts a few weeks before Christmas; this year we did so on Black Friday — although Jason only received the smallest of his three presents, because Dan insists we need to wait until Christmas. Pfft. Anyway, the first book I downloaded? Stephenie Meyer’s Breaking Dawn, heh. Do you have any book recommendations?
I highly reccomend “A Spot of Bother” by Mark Haddon! It’s a really brilliant read, and really funny!
Also, get in the Harry Potter mood and re-read the Deathly Hallows, or read it for the first time if you haven’t before, it’s such a brilliant book!
I downloaded the pretty little liars books for my kindle. I tried the nook. I just couldn’t like it …especially after reading all about the kindle, and getting all worked up about getting it! I know some people think that you can only get amazon books for it, but it isn’t true!
I need some time just to quit obsessing over every email/tweet/comment and get something done around the house, or more still just a day to honestly chill. hopefully soon…
Mom is coming over to help me decorate for christmas one day this week …david never wants to help, and I don’t know if i’m going to want a new color scheme this year or what…
I have hello kitty window clings though..I can’t wait to put them up!
I finished a pretty good one yesterday . . . My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares. : )
I LOVE this time of year! Christmas always keeps me in the best mood, I think it’s partially due to the weather and how beautiful it is around this time of year, or perhaps that part is just my own personal preference. I don’t know, I just love this time of year.
I really want one of those Nooks, I was looking at one in Chapters and fell in love! Plus at Chapters it says it comes with 100 free books already on the thing!
i love your christmas decorations. they most def put mine to shame. when i blog tomorrow ill be sure to take some pics, but they are embarassing!