And right here we are- my ultimate weblog put up of 2024! As this 12 months begins to wrap up and I discover myself wanting ahead to household time and a few relaxation, I’m additionally pondering of you. I’m humbled by what number of of you’ve been studying right here for years upon years.
I began this weblog in 2010 and in some way I’m nonetheless right here writing nearly 15 years later. A few of you’ve identified me longer than a lot of my in-person buddies and have continued to assist and look after my household via ups, downs, and life modifications. That’s unbelievable to me, particularly in at this time’s world of social media, algorithms, rising household calls for, and distractions. I understand how valuable your time is and the truth that you continue to swing by and spend time with me means a lot.
Have you ever been busy this week? We’ve been tying up free ends round right here as we put together for household to reach at this time. The ladies helped bake cookies and make soups and chilis. I’ve been to the shop a pair occasions. I’ve stocked the visitor baths and double checked the menu and I feel we’re as prepared as we’re going to be. C’mon Christmas, we’re excited for you!
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Final evening David and I sneaked in a date evening. We’ve carried out this for just a few years and once we could make it occur, we actually benefit from the time for simply us to speak and join earlier than the whirlwind of Christmas.
This 12 months we went to Topsoil, a farm to fork restaurant in Vacationers Relaxation that I’ve heard good issues about, and it blew us away! It had scrumptious craft cocktails and artistic mini plates with most substances being sourced from native farms. I want to return when there may be higher pure mild to seize all of the goodness! The chef is a James Beard semi-finalist and it shines via his dishes. Extremely suggest.
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As we settle into this time of 12 months of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally pondering quite a bit about this house going into the brand new 12 months. 2024 was an enormous 12 months for transitions, many who I needed to preserve below wraps as we found out issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and so on. I’m now, for the primary time in a 12 months, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.
That is opening up psychological house for issues like planning and I’ve a variety of aspirations and hopes for 2025, a lot of them centered in my residence. I wish to make this home a comfy residence. I wish to begin my backyard. I wish to get chickens. I wish to be a completely current spouse and mother. I wish to attain for brand new well being objectives. I wish to use my massive digicam extra and write extra. I wish to take a look at the waters and see if old skool running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in at this time’s world of instantaneous social sharing. I’ll be noodling that over extra within the subsequent couple weeks.
However for now, I’m wishing you peace and pleasure. I hope this subsequent week or two is full of individuals you’re keen on, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and perhaps just a few nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for a beautiful 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new 12 months! Merry Christmas <3
