Quiet moments

It's dark, except for the light of my computer screen. It's quiet, except for the sound out 2 snoring pugs. Snow is quietly falling outside, and my husband is fast asleep by my side. With pj's on and a cup of hot tea close by, I'm comfortably sitting up in bed typing away on my laptop.
I treasure quiet moments like these. This is my time to unwind from my day of working, household chores, caring for 2 dogs, cooking, making weekend plans with my husband for dinners with friends etc...
I'm thinking tomorrow might be a stay at home in my pj's day depending on the weather. I'm lucky enough to be able to work in my pj's (I'm certain my computer doesn't care what I wear!), so it is definitely a thought.
Quiet moments like these allow me to reflect on the day, relax, slow my mind down (it's been racing lately).
Now, all I need is one of my parents or grandparents here to sit by the bed and read me a bed time story, and all would be right with the world!

Rainy day and comfort food

When I was working full time (feels like a million years ago), I worked for a worldwide corporation. My "office" was my cubicle, my computer and phone were my "lifelines" and I spent about 90% of my time on them. I enjoyed my co-workers around me, we were and still are like a family. Whenever it was a rainy day, most of us would talk about how it was one of those days where you just wanted "to stay home in your pj's, relax with your feet up, eat your favorite food and watch old movies".
The funny thing is that, since I haven't been working and obviously have more free time, I've never actually done it! Well, as they say "there's a first time for everything". Last night I started soaking a bag of split peas. This morning's order of business was making my favorite soup, as you probably guessed, it's Split pea soup! Yummy! There's nothing like homemade split pea soup to me! 
Homemade French onion soup is also a favorite so if anyone has any, you can pass a bowl my way please! Oh yes, and one of the corn muffins I made to go with the chili we had for dinner last night! Oh, and I can't pass up a glass of red wine either. Perfect!
Pj's on: yes
Comfort food: yes
Feet up on couch: yes
Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn movie: yes
Rainy day & comfort: Definitely yes!