After writing this post over the weekend, I decided there was no time like the present to start acting on my resolution to be more productive in my spare time.

I managed to squeeze in some relaxing movie time with my husband, I baked my face off, took a walk with the fam to look at Christmas lights in the neighborhood (verdict: big fat disappointment), and spent some time with my parents and brothers.

I got laundry done (not folded, but baby steps, ok?), got to work on some crafty stuff I’m giving as a Christmas gift, squeezed in some time to get a little reading done (I need to read 3 books before Christmas since that’s when these stupid library books that I can’t renew are due), and even fit in a quick nap.

I caught up with friends, played (and baked) with Mac, ran errands, and even managed to clean my house a bit.

I accomplished so much — all without missing out on any time that I normally spend with Mac and without feeling completely wiped out and brain dead.  In fact, I was more alert and energized than normal because I was firing on all cylinders.  I was in a better mood because I wasn’t stressing about all the stuff I had left unfinished.  I knew I was using my time to it’s maximum potential.  I was a better mom, a better wife, a better me all because I wasn’t a lazy sack of shit.

Who knew?!