Little girl in a striped sweater and Santa hat standing in a sun roof of a car with the sky as the background.

1. My sweet little elf 🩷

2. The kids loved Christmas hat day at school this week, as well as pajama day, and all of the other fun festivities and parties that have been going on, and everyone is very excited to be on break!

3. I haven’t done any knitting in months; not since I finished a scarf during one of Dominic’s hospital stays back in the spring, but I got the urge last weekend, so I ordered some chunky yarn and am hoping to make a hat over the break.

4. I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned these before, but these kids chopsticks are so helpful when we order sushi (which isn’t very often), they help the kids place their fingers in the correct spots and reduces any frustration. The kids love them!

5. A great perspective >>

Musician and entrepreneur Derek Sivers on how to handle doubts:

“If you’re in doubt about something that’s not in your life, try it. Things are so different in practice versus in theory. The only way to know is to experience it yourself. … Err on the side of yes. Try it. If it was a mistake, at least you’ll know first-hand, instead of always wondering.

If you’re in doubt about something that’s in your life already, get rid of it. Not just things, this goes for identities, habits, goals, relationships, technology, and anything else. Default to not having it, then see how you do without. … Err on the side of no. Get rid of it. Start with a clean slate. If it was a mistake, you’ll get it back with a renewed enthusiasm.”

6. The kids are soooo excited to make cut out sugar cookies! I’ve been in love with this recipe for years – no softening butter and no chilling dough, plus they hold their shape and are super soft. The absolute unicorn of cut out cookie recipes!

7. Someone last week shared this link with me and it’s full of wonderful book ideas! >> 100 Clean Books Still Worth Reading

8. We finished watching The Crown this week; I thought the way they ended it was phenomenal. Now we’re watching Who’s Erin Carter? on Netflix; loving it so far!

9. What older (as in, it’s done airing) show would you completely rewatch from the beginning?

10. TGIF! Wishing you a peaceful, joyous, and Merry Christmas! ❤️

Dog sleeping on stairs.