And right here we are- my ultimate weblog put up of 2024! As this yr 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 have got been studying right here for years upon years.
I began this weblog in 2010 and by some means I’m nonetheless right here writing nearly 15 years later. A few of you have got identified me longer than lots of my in-person pals and have continued to help and take care of my household by ups, downs, and life modifications. That’s unbelievable to me, particularly in right now’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 unfastened ends round right here as we put together for household to reach right now. 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 performed this for just a few years and after we could make it occur, we actually benefit from the time for simply us to talk and join earlier than the whirlwind of Christmas.
This yr 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 inventive mini plates with most elements 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 by his dishes. Extremely advocate.
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As we settle into this time of yr of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally pondering so much about this house going into the brand new yr. 2024 was an enormous yr for transitions, many who I needed to maintain beneath wraps as we discovered issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and many others. I’m now, for the primary time in a yr, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.
That is opening up psychological house for issues like planning and I’ve a number of aspirations and hopes for 2025, lots of them centered in my dwelling. I need to make this home a comfy dwelling. I need to begin my backyard. I need to get chickens. I need to be a totally current spouse and mother. I need to attain for brand spanking new well being objectives. I need to use my large digicam extra and write extra. I need to check the waters and see if old skool running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in right now’s world of on the spot 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 like, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and possibly just a few nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for an exquisite 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new yr! Merry Christmas <3
