Looks like I'm not getting any work done today...

So, Jason is home "sick" today... I just think he's exhausted and needs a break, which I can totally understand. He goes 1000mph all of the time, whereas I take breaks throughout the day to watch my fave shows and nap with the pups. Slow and steady for this girl...

I've already made him TWO big cups of hot tea (the first one went south when he fell asleep instead of drinking it, so I made a replacement cup), a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and I've given him two doses of medicine (secretly hoping it knocks his ass out). Seriously, who needs kids?? All I hear coming out of the other room is his snoring and DVR'd episodes of Ghost Adventures and Duck Dynasty playing (which, by the way, I am in love with Jase from DD...).

Besides that, the weekend, as usual, went by too fast. I can't complain, though. I'm sitting here in my jams and glasses because I'm lucky enough to not have to go anywhere for work. But still. We had a great time on Saturday. We went to my cousin's AMAZINGLY large home in Lakewood for an early Christmas get together. With everyone's schedules and growing families, it's hard to connect. As always, too much food, great company & a nice kickoff to the holiday season.

P.S. I'm pretty sure my sister's man friend and my husband are secret lovers. They are SO similar, it's not even funny, and every time we have a family function, these two are off in the corner talking about God knows what or judging people (I'm assuming - I'm not allowed to listen lol).

Here are some photos of the fabulous event..........

The kitchen/food center

Yes, this is my cousin's basement... Complete with popcorn maker and a movie theater... My older nephew, Jake is in the front row all the way to the left with the blue striped shirt. UGH. Love him.

Here's what I'm talking about. My sister's boyfriend Tarek on the left, and my husband Jason on the right. Sharing an ottoman and whispering sweet nothings. After I took this, I promptly dismissed myself, as to not interrupt...

My awesome brother Ryan and his younger son, Josh

Another shot of my cousin's home (Tarek and Kelley are actually sitting together... for now...)

He's my squishy, and I love him.

Tarek and my sister, Kelley

Look at the movie theater ceiling... 

So that was that. A great time was had by all. OH!! I CANNOT forget the dessert I made. Holy shit. I got the recipe off Pinterest (I love that site), and it turned out AMAZING. Ready for this? 

Smoosh cookie dough on the bottom of a muffin pan. Take a Reece's peanut butter cup and place on top of the cookie dough. Make brownie batter and pour on top of it all to cover. Bake at 350* for 18 minutes. 

BOOM. It's the best thing I've ever eaten EVER. And it was SO easy!!

Sunday, we watched the Bears lose and cleaned the house. Nothing to report there. But all of my laundry is done, and the house is spotless, which is nice.

I've gotta say - sometimes I miss the hustle and bustle of being in an office. I miss taking extra long coffee breaks (which reminds me, I haven't had a cup yet... need to get on that), gossiping with my cube mates and dressing up. I feel like half the time, I get into the shower right before Jason comes home so I don't gross him out with my smelliness. Such is life. 

I'm going to try to get into a routine of getting up and hopping in the shower immediately. At least that way, when I look at the clock and see that it's already 2pm, I'm dressed and ready to go. We'll see. So far, it's 10:30am, and I'm blogging... sans shower.

Ok, well I'm going to get back to work. Mr. Sick Pants just got up and is walking around the kitchen... I hope he lays back down because I do have a lot of work to get done today. We'll see.

Happy Monday!