The start of Winter Break signals two weeks of time off for me. I am ready for the rest and eager for some unscheduled time. Yesterday afternoon was the first day of our Winter Break. We don’t return to school until January 8. Gift-shopping is compete. Yesterday, I picked up the holiday ham and the other ingredients for our Christmas meals, saving only Costco for today.
As the last of the sunlight faded away on Friday, T tucked under a blanket for a nap on the sofa. In the quiet, I wrapped packages and happily considered the days ahead. The coming two weeks will bring me hours of time to read and write, the chance for an afternoon nap, and plenty of unscheduled time. During the school year, I work seven days a week. December is always extra busy. The break is a most-welcome development. It’s a chance to rest, to reflect on my many blessings, and to enjoy the company of a boy who is closer and closer to leaving my nest. The time off will remind me to rest and refresh; it will set me up for the remainder of the school year. That’s a blessing indeed.
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