As I look outside my window: Bright and sunny, but pretty cold. At least it’s warmer than yesterday.

Right now I am: Going to take a few minutes to read before getting brunch started.

Thinking and pondering: I’m going to host a homeschool seminar for the coop in January. I’m thinking about how I want to structure it.

On my bedside table: You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky; Whiteout

On my tv this week: J and have watched a ton of Leverage: Redemption S1 this week. We’ve almost made it through the entire season.

Listening to: Mostly just the usual podcasts. I also added the Alternative Holiday playlist to my rotation this month.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - BBQ Chicken

• Tuesday - Leftovers

• Wednesday - Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Bacon

• Thursday - Out

• Friday - Italian Beef Sandwiches

• Saturday - Leftovers

• Sunday - Fish and Chips

On my to do list: I’ve got a huge to-do list and am trying to pick off a few things every day. I’m currently working on lots of coop tasks.

Happening this week:

• Monday - Kid Doctor Appointments

• Tuesday - Coop Board Games; Coop Happy Hour

• Wednesday - Mammogram; Santa Visit; Science

• Thursday - Coop; Werner Park Lights

• Friday - CT Scan; Christmas at Arbor Day Lodge

• Saturday - Bookworms Book and Bottle Exchange

• Sunday - Coop Boo Club

What I am creating: I’ve been working on our spring curriculum plan lately. I’ve finished Arthur’s plan and am working on Quentin’s plan.

My simple pleasures: My new tea advent calendar is so exciting. I can’t wait to eventually try all of the flavors.

Looking around the house: Things are a bit all over the place. I need to do a whirlwind clean soon.

From the camera: Yummy cookies! The Andes Mint ones were the clear winner.