Ahead ... 99% of the presents are purchased and wrapped. Tree is trimmed. Secondary, smaller tree is up (notice I didn't say it was decorated.) Teacher's gifts - done. PTA gift - done. Christmas cards done. (Just need to send them out.) Popcorn?? Still deciding. I know that means absolutely nothing to most people reading this. It's more of a reminder to myself.
Behind ... Advent calendar that I was going to make isn't done. Haven't even started. The "household," including outdoor, decorations aren't up. The house isn't clean. Christmas baking is on hold while I figure out who and what go in this column of activities/duties.
So, maybe I'm batting .500. Maybe a little less.
It snowed the other day. It would be nice if it would snow on Christmas. Although considering we do some driving around Christmas, maybe that's not such a great wish. I'm fighting a cold as well. Had to cancel a dental appointment that takes months to make. Oh well. You do what you can, right?
I love this time of year, though. The advent calendar was going to help me be organized over the holidays too. Like, I want to drive around and see Christmas lights. We usually don't take the time for this. Going to make it a point to this year. We went to the Gaylord Texan's "ICE" exhibit last year. Trying to decide whether to go again this year. It's still the same basic concept (tons of ice) but different carvings and characters. Got some good pics last year. And I do love me my pics.
It has been sad this fall season with the absence of both Daddy & Harry, and their birthdays and death anniversaries. But I seem to get by. I have a wonderful, beautiful family with me here on Earth. And a new nephew to join the bunch. That makes 2 nephews named Mark. Odd coincidence, considering it's not THAT popular of a name.
Contemplating New Year's resolutions - already. Didn't say I was doing them or not doing them, just beginning to think about it.
Well, this was pretty all over the place, but way over due. I finally wanted to get something down, though. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Happy New Year! If I don't post before then.
Much love,
Kim
