Koffee Klatch for Friday~

We made it to the weekend again and I hope everyone is able to get in some relaxing and peaceful time. With the Christmas holiday season coming up we all seem to get busier and busier. So one thing we do need to do is take great care of ourselves.

So, if you are going to pamper yourself so you can survive this busy time of year, what will you do? Take a short nap each day? Maybe a hot shower after the kids are in bed. No kids so life must be easy huh???...that's a laugh for all of us grandparents. I think I'm busier now than when I was raising my children.

So, what's your way to relax? OK, I've stumped myself on this one. I'm guilty of pushing myself until I drop and have been that way since I was a teen. But one thing I do love is a quiet afternoon nap. I love it best if there's a bit of sunshine outside, curl up on top of the bed, snuggle with 2 or 3 pillows, pull something warm over me and I'm out like a light! I hardily recommend it for relaxation. I always set a timer of some sort though. If I sleep too long then I feel lousy and the idea is to feel wonderful.

How do you relax when life gets busy?
Chutz

I watch whatever Christmas movie I can find - and doze off and on for a couple of hours, while reclining in my chair. I just love this time of year.

getting ready for the weekend. I actually am home today this Friday with a bad head cold, however not going to let it get me down. Plans are when the hubby gets home to hang by a nice fire in the fireplace. Sip some wine and listen to music and just having the xmas tree lights on. Of course it is after I put the little one to bed usually asleep by 8. We are expecting cold, cold temps today and lake effect snow so the cozy fire will be welcoming. Hope all you have a nice wonderful weekend and stay warm.

Warm hugs

I went to extreme measures. I always loved Christmas, but then after the holidays were over I'd get that let-down depression. As all the kids in our family grew up and the older generation started being no longer with us and my husband developed diabetes, I simplified the holidays.

I cook traditional meals, but only the essential components - turkey, dressing, potatoes, veggies, gravy, cranberries. No sweet potatoes, rolls, relish trays, etc. I stopped making cookies and candy because we don't need them anyway, and neither do our friends. I make donation to holiday charities instead of buying gifts. The only greeting cards I send are E-cards. We put up a Christmas tree and a wreath, and call the house decorated.

It was really hard the first couple of years, because I felt I "should" be doing all those things. (And shame on me for letting the "shoulds" get to me!) Then I discovered that not only did I not make myself physically sick, but my winter depression went away. For me, that was a fair trade.

Oh, and I also take naps about twice a week.

I really like to read in a hot bath. My tub is soo uncomfortable that I can't relax as much as I like, but it helps somewhat. I also like to curl up and take a nap. I like naps, but most of the time I don't take them unless I absolutely have to because I feel guilty for taking them.