After thoroughly enjoying my at home time (leaving the house for one commitment the past couple weeks), a bit of a Christmas rush is now upon me-in spite of my ever downsizing Christmas spirit. I don't know about you, but there is always a three or four day ( sometimes more ) period of Christmas Chaos in this house-simply because sometimes it seems like everything is "due" at once. This is that week for me, exacerbated by surgery, pre-surgery plans and getting up a five, five mind you, this morning.
You know you are in a dog family when the pups get their own ornaments-on a fairly regular basis. |
On Monday, I delivered five kinds of cookies to the senior women's homeless shelter where I volunteer. That's right, I gave all those leisurely made cookies to the homeless shelter-witch was my plan. Tomorrow (If I have time) and then at the beginning of the week I'll make cookies for us to take south. Decorated sugar cookies, Mexicans wedding cakes and brown sugar short bread. Because that's really all we need-and except for the cutting out, the others are all not time consuming.
One of my "test houses". Don't worry, now I've got it down! |
On Saturday, I am having a gingerbread party for about ten or twelve kids and a few adults. In the morning I'll make a quick run for all the supplies (graham crackers, decor, candies and frosting and snacks) and then hot glue together graham cracker houses (and fit cookies in if I have time). More on the party later.
Fortunately, gifting is not a struggle. My kids (both adults returning to full time school for grad and undergrad programs) mainly need Amazon cards for textbooks or had Amazon wish lists. While I am making that teeny square quilt and a shawl for relatives, there is no rush, because we travel we celebrate "Christmas" on New Year's Day with brunch, alcohol, gifts and such. Which extends the season in a lovely way.
Thankfully, while all of the events above have hit in the same week, they are all stuff that I consciously choose to do and have fun doing (except of course, watching my son go through surgery and getting up close pictures of the before and after in his shoulder socket!)
Love the bag, already have a plan for the yarn |
A hand made paper folded gift tag-way beyond my skill set. I may actually use it as an ornament! |
Mass producing those body products |
Santa and Mrs Santa (one of my knitting partners)! |
So sorry your son is suffering. I pray he will have relief soon. Thank goodness you are there to help him with his paper and nurse him through this difficult situation. I pray a happy Christmas for you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteI prayed that your son will heal quickly, poor guy. He is blessed to have such a caring mom though. You and your friends are having a fun lead up to Christmas, that stealing game sounds great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a full life you have created in your new 'home' state over these last few years, Barbara. So very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteSending quick-recovery lessons to your son!
Wishes! Sending quick-recovery wishes! (No clue how 'wishes' auto-corrected to 'lessons' above!)
DeleteGosh Barbara I think you need more to do. Do you sleep? Having had a torn labrum and know how painful that was I can only imagine what your poor son is going through. i hope he is up and around soon.
ReplyDeleteSending speedy recovery thoughts to your son.
ReplyDeleteLove the yarn and bag.
God bless.
Yes, no matter how much we try to downsize and simplify, there always seem to be a few days of Christmas Chaos. But it's all worth it ... merry Christmas!
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