As I look outside my window: Another gray day in Indiana. It’s December, so of course it’s gray.

Right now I am: Lounging at my mom’s house. We’re all going to see a movie later (Ralph Breaks the Internet), but until then, we’re relaxing.

On my bedside table: Coffee Talk; The Devil in the White City; The Clockmaker’s Daughter

On my tv this week: Not much of anything. I did finish S1 of Riverdale.

Listening to: Podcasts mostly. On the drive from Nebraska, I listened to some Presidential. I also ran through a few holiday albums.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Christmas Eve dinner (ham, potatoes, etc)

• Tuesday - Christmas Day dinner (lasagna)

• Wednesday - Dinner with my dad, stepmom, sister, nephew (pizza)

• Thursday - Tacos

• Friday - Out somewhere

• Saturday - Traveling

• Sunday - No idea (we’ll be home, but I have no plans yet)

On my to do list: Just enjoy the season. Really I don’t have many tasks other than have Christmas fun.

Happening this week:

• Monday - Christmas Eve with the family

• Tuesday - Christmas Day with the family

• Wednesday - Christmas with my dad

• Thursday - Shopping with the twins

• Friday - Morning playdate with friends; afternoon get together with other friends

• Saturday - Travel day home

• Sunday - Penguins and Pancakes at the zoo

What I am creating: Working on my December Daily album and holiday albums. Not going to get these down this week (December’s not over!), but I do want to make some headway while in Indiana.

My simple pleasures: Peppermint anything; twinkly lights; popcorn and hot chocolate at the drive-thru lights; quiet moments

From the camera: We always have to go to the Fantasy of Lights. I love the gingerbread house!