weekending

this time of year feels like limbo. we're post-holiday, pre-spring. once i come to terms with it and settle in, i kind of love the easy, open stretch of days sans engagements and obligations. i can always find something to do to keep myself occupied or entertained. this weekend was the perfect example of doing just that.  

friday night i finally got to work taking down the big tree. the small one is still up. dechristmasing cold turkey is not for me. i felt it was time and the branches were turning brown. i put on music, pour a glass of wine and take my time. it's my job. mike takes off the lights. ted came home from his trip from florida and went to the club stat. workouts being what he missed most. he had a great time golfing and beaching it. he's tan and his hair is blonder. i made chicken tacos for dinner. i faintly remember when fridays were pizza night before workouts and healthy eating took top priority. for so many years it was our job to prompt the kids. Now they motivate us.

lil's and i enjoyed a walk on saturday afternoon. the fresh air was invigorating. my blood was pumping trying to keep up with my long legged girl. so despite the fact that we were both tuning into our own pod casts, she's good company. she's been on a serious exercise kick. after a few miles, she continued her workout in the basement. ted and mike came home from the club just before game time.

my brother and sil came with old school subs. mike grilled our favorite chicken wings. we cheered on the packers to a well-deserved victory. it was first a productive and then a fun family day.

i woke up sunday on a mission to clean and purge. it felt good to organize cabinets and drawers. then i made a massive pot of vegetable soup and two loaves of pheasant bread. enough to share with alan who will be tending to his wife after surgery tomorrow. the soup smelled so good that it was a unanimous family decision that it would be the night's dinner instead of the intended pork roast. it was a wise choice. ted joined me before bed to read side by side. it was a great way to end the weekend.