How did he know exactly what I was up to?
Sorry Thomas, next year it can stay up a little longer!
I am ready for New Years!! The red and green have been put away, and the bright whites and navy blues have reappeared.
I’ve been reading Loveable Livable Home by Young House Love to inspire me to make some home improvements!
Yesterday’s lunch: tuna salad, chips, green salad with peppers, nuts, feta and homemade dressing.
Despite the cold, Mazen had a blast playing outside with the neighbors. I say it all the time, but we’re so lucky to have them as playmates! They had a fire pit going with hot dogs and s’mores.
We had leftovers for dinner last night – mac and cheese, BBQ chicken, and a freshly made salad.
Breakfast today was orange in theme – scrambled farm-fresh eggs and an orange. Plus coffee!
I went to strength class mid-morning, and then T and I hit up Mezeh for a quick lunch before heading to Lowes. I am still tweaking my Mezeh order to find the perfect balance between feeling full and it tasting amazing. For a while I was so uncomfortably full that I wasn’t hungry for dinner, even hours later. So, I’m trying to lighten up by subtracting things I don’t care much about (like rice) and putting weight into my favorites (like anything white!) Today’s bowl was arugula with carrots, cucumber, eggplant x2, spicy hummus, falafel, a few pieces of chicken kebob, and three kinds of feta and yogurt dips. (That last one is where I over-do it and also refuse to compromise on!)
We are in the process of turning our guest room closet into a proper linen closet, so I went with my handsome handyman to pick out the shelving. I love watching him in his element. Look at him concentrating on drywall anchors!
To be continued!
Katie @ Live Half Full says
I took all my decorations down yesterday except for the tree- which is coming down tonight!
Chelsea says
I’m with Thomas—tree up til after New Years! It just doesn’t feel like the holiday without it. But I definitely know what ou. Mean about decluttering; the presents all got put away. 🙂
JaniceP says
We’re into the 12 days of Christmas so our decorations don’t come down until the Epiphany on January 6. Of course we usually don’t put them up until mid-December!
Katryn Ferrance says
I’m the same! The tree must stay up until after Epiphany! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Awww, the tree decor is already down? I personally love it keep them up for as long as possible! 😉 haha!
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Rachel Schlosser says
We put up our tree on the 10th of November and it stays up till after New Years.
KathEats says
Gosh! I think I wouldn’t mind it as much if we had a spacious bay window or something, but ours is literally in the walkway of the living room!
Tonya says
LOL @ your Mezeh bowl problems. Of course, eating half is not an option because those bowls just taste so good! And putting in less ingredients? Who wants to live like that. 🙂 Just go for a walk afterwards.
KathEats says
🙂 I have a friend who does a special technique where she saves the lettuce + half the toppings in a to-go bowl.
Heather says
With Thomas on this one….!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
I am taking down all the decor today. I think it feels weird to have it up as soon as Christmas day passes.
Christina says
Kath I know you’ve probably shared before, but can you give a quick description of what you put in your tuna salad? Your meals, your home, always look so simple and inviting. Love it! I will be sad to not see the pretty Christmas lights, but I’m ready to put it all away until next year too!
KathEats says
Thanks! Thomas made this one with a little mayo and a few tbsp of relish, which he has me hooked on! My favorite form of tuna salad has curry powder, chopped peppers and carrots, and a little Greek yogurt!
Denise Vermillion says
1) Yes to the tree coming down before New Years, and 2) nothing like a handy man!
Anne Weber-Falk says
We usually wait until after Epiphany to take down Christmas decorations but we hava a kitten that likes to climb inside the tree. Everyday she breaks an ornament or two. It has to come down now or I may not have any ornaments left.
Autumn says
That is too funny! My husband and I have different expectations on when the tree comes down as well. I am ready to take the tree down the next day but my husband always wants it up for New Years Day. 🙂
Gale says
I have more time to enjoy the decorations once the shopping, baking, and wrapping are complete so I need that tree to stay right where it is until January 6. It reminds me to slow down, savor the meaning of Christmas and enjoy it’s peace.