As I look outside my window: There's an interesting pattern of clouds in the sky.

Right now I am: Resting on the couch. We have all caught a stomach bug this weekend. No one is doing much at all.

On my bedside table: The Bostonians by Henry James; Arabian Nights

On my tv this week: Dirk Gently S2; The Good Place; Teachers

Listening to: Cold War Kids

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Broccoli Beef
• Tuesday - Leftovers
• Wednesday - Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast
• Thursday - Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
• Friday - Apple Bacon Sweet Potatoes
• Saturday - Cheesy Artichoke Pasta
• Sunday - Chili and Cornbread

On my to do list: I need to start tackling the items on my January goals list. The biggest items are making various appointments.

Happening this week:

• Monday - Home day to recover from sickness
• Tuesday - Oakland Zoo
• Wednesday - Grocery run
• Thursday - ???
• Friday - Hellyer Park playdate
• Saturday - Stamp Club
• Sunday - OBM Live in San Francisco!!!!

What I am creating: Lots of card using the new Occasions Catalog products

My simple pleasures: A healthy toddler (he was sick this weekend); chocolate cake; stocked grocery stores; moderate temperatures

Looking around the house: I need to do a a serious house clean, but seeing as I can't stand for more than 5 minutes right now, it's going to have to wait.

From the camera: Making a dinosaur model

Next up on the TBR pile: