January, How Do I Love Thee...?

As a kid, I thought January and February were the longest, most boring, most pointless months out of the whole year. But now as an adult, I just relish these months! They provide a good excuse to do some of the things I love the most. So here's my Ode to January...

January, how do I love Thee? Let me count the ways. In January, I can:
* Tear apart the house, organize every nook and cranny - and not feel guilty that I should be doing yard work instead.
* Work on decorating or "house projects" - and not feel guilty that I should be doing yard work instead.
* Scrapbook - and not feel guilty that I should be doing yard work instead.
* Cuddle up with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book - and not feel guilty that I should be doing yard work instead.
* Cook yummy, hearty foods and try new recipes - and not feel guilty that I should be doing yard work instead.
* Grab a blankie and my girls, close the blinds, and watch a movie in the middle of the day - and not feel guilty that I should be doing yard work instead.