Taking a day off

Today I am skipping church and taking a day off for me.  There is quite a sense of guilt for skipping out on my hubby.  Sunday is his big day and I don't want him to think I don't support him.  But after this week, I really really needed today.  I need some time alone in our house.  I need to gather my thoughts and prepare for the week ahead.  I need to relax and enjoy the stillness of our house setup for Christmas.  Starting next weekend we may have company until after Christmas.  Not all of it is high-stress company, and one group of friends isn't staying with us but will be in town, so it won't be stressful.  I am really looking forward with spending some time with visitors.  I find it helps to enjoy our city and the things there are to do here.  But, as mentioned before, I have been feeling like our house is just out of order, and that has been bugging me.  So, this morning I am puttering around a little and doing those things that I can't get done while DH is around.  I even, after walking the dog this morning, cleaned out the garage and got it all organized for winter (putting down the deck carpet so that the ground wouldn't be so cold to walk on, making a bin to keep veggies in during the cold, organizing wood).  I feel good to be under control a bit more. 

But right now I am sitting, sipping a latte and eating white chocolate biscotti (yum!) in the light of the Christmas tree.  This is pure bliss.