Getting What We Needed

The Boy and I had a crazy week last week (I say that a lot, I know). But it really was over the top.

So much so that I called an emergency family meeting via teleconference because I was about to have a breakdown from the stress of it all.

Of course, we sorted it out and have a good, lower-stress plan moving forward into the holiday season. Chief on that list was getting some rest over the weekend and working on some needed projects together.

Let's just say we somewhat accomplished that goal: we did complete one project (first major Raking of The Leaves) with the help of The Niece. And we did get some rest. Make that a lot of rest.

Grocery shopping? Nope.
Holiday food prep? Nope.
Catching up on email? Nope.
Sorting scrapbooking photos? Nope.
Cleaning the house? Nope.

We did veg on the couch, get some exercise and go to church. We went to bed early, slept in later than normal and I read two books and a magazine.

I guess that's just what we (I) needed - a little down time and an empty schedule.