Mondays are pretty great...or are they?

I am probably in the minority, but some weeks I really love Monday mornings.   Sometimes, it’s hard saying goodbye to the weekend and getting back into work-activity-school-mode.  Other times, I am just reminded how good I have it.  While John was up and out on his 45 minute commute by 5AM, I find myself at home.  Here I am In a quiet house, by the fire,  lounging with my dogs.  Not a bad way to start the week! Yes, things will explode into aliveness at any moment.  Child wake-up to school drop off time is a challenge.  But, 2/3 of my kids are dropped off for 6 hour each day!  Leaving me with time to go to boxing class,  run an errand or two, do some art with Liam, and (hopefully) enjoy a quiet house during his afternoon nap.  I won’t get into the complexities of the after school hours.  Why ruin a good story?

The weekend was pretty great too.  All three children spent Saturday afternoon in the theater with their grandparents while John and I stayed home…alone!  How often does that happen?  Pretty much....never.  Sunday, we skipped church and spent the day together.  A lazy brunch, a trip to the gym for a workout , family basketball (you guessed it, I was a star), and swimming.  Then home for some Christmas Crafting.

First, a rustic Christmas Wreath made with Liam.  We used last years wreath frame (thank you, John for saving everything to a fault), and greens from our yard.  Created with leland cypress, mock orange and something things that I don’t know the names of and tied together with twine.  Tada!  Free holiday wreath.

I love using the word "rustic" in place of "scrappy

Next, Amelia and I worked on creating woven headbands out of an old tee shirt.  Another free craft - yipee!  Amelia is working on ideas for Christmas gifts.  So act suprised if you are on her list.  She made hers herself.  I made one too, but how can I post a picture of my baby hair next to Amelia's amazing lion mane?  The boys decided they were basketball sweat band.  As you can see, they also decided that they were hilarious.

Who wore it best?

Good food, family, a workout, and crafting.  It may have been the perfect day.  Thinking about the weekend, my Monday doesn't seem so wonderful as it did a few minutes ago.  Time for some coffee to rearrange my view.....

What is your favorite way to spend a Sunday?