This wine and towel was part of the birthday present my friend gave me yesterday. I think this means I’m cool. Definitely, cool. And the wine was perfect after a day of Christmas shopping.

I realized as I was wrapping presents tonight trying to get things ready before Bree and Noah come next week that I went a little overboard this year. I guess I picked up things here and there for my kids without realizing it. I debated whether to wrap everything but decided I didn’t care. It’s been a long, tough year. And I miss my kids, so presents are in order.

I’m thankful again for the thoughtful gift from my friend, and I’m grateful I’m able to provide gifts for my kids. I hope the ones I got for them make them feel special, too.