Things I Resolve NOT To Do

It's almost the New Year! People generally make resolutions, but I prefer to create a list of things I resolve NOT to do. Join me!

I RESOLVE TO NOT....

Put down the books and join reality. I'd prefer to stay in a fictional world, thanks. This current one is too insane and cruel for me at the moment. Bye. (Need book suggestions? Check these out.)

Turn off the reality shows. Sure, they might be brain rot. But it's hilarious brain rot.

Wish Grey's Anatomy had that first couple of season spark back. The show was SO GOOD and then it just got...meh. And it keeps GOING and nothing really happens anymore. Shonda Rimes, come back! 

Stop eating McDonald's. I know I always say this, but it's accurate. And it probably will be forever, because let's face it, that Diet Coke and fries hit just right. 

Stop thinking Trump is a convicted felon. He is. And Ice is horrible and most of the people they arrest haven't done half of the awful things mango mussolini has committed. Karma will come for him. 

Give up my Diet Coke. I know people make resolutions every year to GIVE UP SODA and I'm like, WHY? If I gave up my Diet Coke, I'd be pretty cranky. Let me drink in peace, thank you. 

I hope everyone has a Happy New Year! I'll have to be sure to take a nap so I will last until midnight.

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be seeing the finale of Stranger Things in the theater with my kids. We're hoping it's a good finale--the episodes that released on Christmas were just okay. Sometimes just seemed off, so we're hoping it all comes together in the finale. 

......to need to find the strength to take down all the holiday decor. I'll probably do it this weekend.

.....to be celebrating New Years with friends. The neighborhood always lights up since we're outside city limits and it is allowed.

.....to wonder how long it'll take Natalie to spend all her Christmas money. She says she's going to save it, but she always says that, and then it's gone. 

......to have picked up hot chocolate, Peppermint tea, and Hazelnut coffee while at the Gilmore Girls Holidays Made Here event. They're sold by Scott Patterson, who played Luke on the show. Everything is delicious and you can buy them here. 

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Waking Up Late On Christmas

I won't even lie, it's pretty blissful to have older kids.

I don't have to wake up at the crack of dawn on Christmas. In fact, I usually have to wake THEM up now. 

They stumbled down around 9 AM, and we saw Santa had arrived. 

And what do you think was Natalie's most exciting gift?

If you said Stretch Armstrong, you'd be correct.

She's always loved him. She had a smaller version as a kid. I think he broke. Or we lost him. I'm not sure. He was just gone. 

Over the years she was like, "I need another Stretch Armstrong," and I'd be like, "Uh, okay dear." I figured she'd drop the issue.

But she never did. So I decided to get him this Christmas. And she was thrilled. 

He is satisfying to stretch, I will say that. Stressed? Tug on Stretch Armstrong! 

Tommy was amused by this sign. He says he's putting it on his dorm door:

And Natalie was jubilant to find Billie Eilish items as well. I think the level of receiving them was the same as Stretch Armstrong, if I'm being honest. 

After gifts, we had brunch with my Mom, and Natalie discovered she did NOT like lamb. I don't like lamb either. It has an off taste. It was a buffet, so there were other proteins at least. 

We had a fantastic Christmas! 

And Ruby loved her gift she got from my parents! She has a special spot to judge us all now.