I. Love. Weekends.

I think I love weekends more and more as I get older, especially after a full and stressful week at work. Even though I had a snow day this week, it was still the ever-dreaded report card week, so a lot of my energy was spent on that. Combine that with the fact that it was my first week back to work since before Christmas and you have a recipe for a very tired and potentially upset Rachel.

Tired and upset Rachel came out in full force on Friday and unfortunately my poor sweet husband bore the brunt of it. I can get mighty ugly mighty fast when I'm tired and that made for a very unpleasant Friday evening. I am just thankful for a husband who doesn't tuck tail and run when I have freaky days. Make no mistake, there are freaky moments and there are freaky days. Friday was a DAY. Glad it's over and that I am taking steps to be sure that those days don't show up anymore.

Yesterday, much of my day was spent on the couch in my pajamas grading papers that I had neglected during report card week. I am all caught up and feeling good! I went over to my friend Emily's house last night and she helped me with my first sewing project on my new machine-- throw pillows! I am thrilled with how they turned out and they look perfect on our couch. I may make a quick run to Joann's today and see if they have the same fabric so that I can make a pillow for our family room chair! I finally have the confidence to attempt something on my own. Emily was kind enough to take pictures because I forgot my camera, so I will be blogging about it later this week! Thanks again, Em!!

I have a very thrilling day ahead of me today. I am going to tidy the house, meal plan for the week, put away the Christmas decorations (hey, they're down-- just not put away!!), and use my new Shark Steam Mop! I am actually pretty pumped. I also may venture out to the Walmarts to look for some candles for my non-working fireplace.

Speaking of fireplace, I need some serious help, ladies. Serious. I have three fireplaces in my house which means that I have three mantles. I enjoy decorating but that doesn't mean I'm good at it. I need some practical suggestions for what to do with my mantles. Currently, they all three have mirrors, so I don't need anything for the focal point, but what I do need is suggestions as to what I should put on the mantles. I figured, where else to go but to you all? I'm counting on you!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!