holidays are over & life is moving forward!

We had a wonderful holiday season with Zara- we took her to see Lights Under Louisville, loved having our Christmas tree up and enjoying the spirit of this special time of year. We have spent a lot of time at home, staying out of the cold and enjoying each other.

Tuesdays have become mama/ daughter day. After six years with the same company, Jonas took a new job. I have had six years of lonely evenings and weekends by myself, so it is a nice change for all of us to have him home more often, even without the Tuesdays. It is also a bit strange, the shift.

Zara ended her time at her day care, but she will still attend the same one on holidays and breaks. It was such a difficult decision because she loves everyone there so much & so do I! But she will go to a school now and I think it will be good for her. I am just nervous for the transition.

I have gone on some misty December jogs trying to wake up my creaky bones. I stopped running after my marathon and truly miss exercise. I have a hard time leaving Z alone more than I do already. Otherwise, I would totally be at the gym every day. Currently I am working on a plan for this.

I am thankful for it all. The changes, even the lack of sleep because it means that I have a perfect, tiny human in my life to wake me up. & my home. my job. safety. the chance to learn. I feel extra thankful after all of the families who have lost loved ones this season. It's heartbreaking and it sucks. I know we all have to go on, but sometimes it seems like there should be a small pause, at least, you know?

^last photo is the Milchreis Jonas made me. I had to eat it from our Hamburg bowl because the mix came from family in Germany. They sent us so many awesome packages (they always do). We always have so much fun receiving them!

^The Christmas tree above is covered in the woven boxes a sweet lady from church makes all the time.