I’m not really playing hooky today, but there is something about taking a day off on Monday that feels like I’m cheating just a little. 

I went for a run in my neighborhood this morning, marveling at the blue sky and crisp morning air. When I got back, I walked around to the backyard and admired some of the fall garden landscape that still looks quite wonderful, thanks to the long, warm autumn we’ve had.

Fall Garden Frog | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com

Fall Garden | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com

Later, I organized my grocery list and menus for the week, and headed off to Target to stock up on some essentials. I made lunch for Joe (who has the day off from school as well) and me without any of the rush of packing his lunch bag for school. And did I mention The Pioneer Woman and The Barefoot Contessa are on Food Network? I think I’m in heaven.

It feels so good to get caught up after being gone all weekend. Why are work weeks five days instead of four? 😉 

Now I’m going to do some blog writing this afternoon with Earl the pug napping at my feet.

Earl the Pug | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com

When I feel like it, I’ll prep the turkey meatloaf for supper (which I am craving, by the way!) and then take Joe to piano lessons. 

It’s a perfectly lovely, stress-free Monday and I’m going to take full advantage of it. What are you doing on this Monday?

Lara

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