The day I called in sick

I do not work outside the home..
( unless you consider driving as taxi mom for games, appointments, groceries, and more - working?)...

And so, The Day that I called in sick was in a dream that I had.
It was lovely.
Until I woke up....


Honesty is the best policy.. or so I've heard?
What mom out there has never desired a "day off?"
I will be the first to admit... ( not because I like being first,, I just like being honest)...

This year has brought a lot of work to our home, our schooling, the new pregnancy, and to many spiritual areas that the Lord is growing and strengthening...
And a day off would be just grand.

But, truly,, honestly,,
WHAT would I do if I called in sick?
AND,,,,
What would that even look like... figuratively speaking,,, of course...
Like...
"Hi,,, this is your wife and mom,,, I am in bed, and will not be arriving to make breakfast, and the baby is in her crib and will need her diaper changed..... Over and out."

Nope... don't think that would fly.

How about...
" Hi... this is your mom... I have left the house for a sick day,,, be sure to not use the oven or stove, feed your baby sisters at some point, and don't answer the door for any one."

Ahhhh... nope..  NOT gonna happen!

Soo,, here we are...
MERRILY making gingerbread houses..
Decorating the doorways...
Making Christmas Aprons...
Snuggling under blankets on cold days...
Singing tunes of carols and munching on too many baked goods...
Addressing Christmas Cards...
Hosting parties....
Watching old Christmas movies with Vanilla Ice Cream and Egg Nog.

( There seems to be a sugar trend here... oh my .. maybe I will end with a sick day altogether!)

Who needs to leave the home for a MERRY Good time?

(P.S.  I have to confess that if my husband gives me a gift certificate for a pedicure.. I WILL be leaving the house for this, and more...
Why?.. I cannot touch my toes anymore!!!!... another post to come later...)

In the mean time... enjoy a few of our Holiday pictures...