Coffee – then adulting.

Adulting is…making resolutions that I might actually accomplish.

It’s been a while since I’ve written. The holidays have consumed my brain. Somehow, now I feel like I finally have some breathing room to think outside of Christmas.

In some ways, it felt like a Covid holiday. Everyone was sick (not us, save for my teenager’s cold), but so many people were battling the flu.

Without major obligations and traveling, it felt like we took the liberty to lounge around more. I was introduced (a second time) to Stranger Things. I am not a super-fan; however, I can appreciate the show. Releasing the final season during the holidays was a great idea from a marketing perspective. I was happy to have some quality time with my husband and kids, bonding over a TV show. That experience is rare.

As an adult, you feel rushed to fit it all in – the shopping, the baking, gifts for teachers, cards, etc. The holidays are a welcome break, when time slows down even if it’s only for a day or two.

I’m in total agreement with my 8-year-old: I’m not ready for the holidays to be over, though the kids have been home from school for what seems like forever.

Looking to 2026

As I write this, I feel full of cheese and foods I don’t normally eat. Drinks I don’t normally drink. After the indulgent holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. In addition to working out more, some of mine are:

Take more pictures. Purposefully. That way, when Christmas rolls around, I’m not scraping the bottom of the barrel for a decent family photo.

Take more risks. I may even start a Podcast.

Stop overthinking things. A constant battle.

Spend more quality time with the kids.

Travel more, even if it’s local.

Be less angry.

Put away laundry in a timely fashion (yeah right!)

Make better pizza.

And last, but not least, try more coffee.

Cheers to 2026!

What are your resolutions, if you’re making any?

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