Christmas is a day for dogs, be they little,
or be they large.
Presents are wrapped just waiting for thee,
And the lights are all bright, on the Christmas tree!
So come back tomorrow and I will tell you all then,
about my three day Christmas holiday and the fun we had them!
I’ve been so busy this week and when I reached Friday, I tried to use up all the leftovers, so I could clear the fridge. What did I get? A lot of flack from Hubby. He detested the salmon chowder I made, and tonight I made pierogies with alfredo sauce and chicken and he wasn’t any happier.
Fail.
I did get the presents wrapped and the house organized, so tomorrow I can run the vacuum and dust, but cooking for me, all around was just one big disaster!
But…I do clean up well. So I tossed the leftover, leftovers into the garbage disposal, put the dishes in the dishwasher and turned it on. Then I came into the family room, sat down and just let it all go.
The past is the past, and now I can look forward to the weekend, fondue, Prime Rib and a turkey dinner.
Tomorrow will be cooking day. Roasting chestnuts in the oven, and making my first pumpkin pie in 4 years!
And lastly, I need to wrap doggy presents. After all, Santa Claws has to make a pit stop here!
“Christmas is here, Christmas is here, bells are ringing, voices singing, happy are are we, sing joyously, and greet each other with thanksgiving!”
Friday Fill-Ins are sponsored by my cousin Janet. Come on and join the fun!
Fill in the lyrics…with the correct ones or ones of your own 🙂 Have fun with this, don’t worry if you don’t know ’em…just make up something silly or do a silly one and a serious one! The most important part is to have fun with it. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it, happy holidays to you, too!
Here we go!
1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you hear what I hear.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, was a certain poor shepherd with fields as they lay.
3. Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, From heavens all gracious King!” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. .
5. When I was small I believed in Santa Claus, though I knew it was my Dad. And I would hang up my stockings at Christmas. Open my presents and I’d be glad..
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right within your heart
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7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to clearing out the leftovers in my fridge for our dinner, tomorrow my plans include baking a pumpkin pie, and sharing a wonderful fondue with Hubby and Sunday, I want to make a prime rib for Hubby, as well as baked potatoes, brussel sprouts and then do some prep work for our family celebration on Monday!
The first thing that happened today took me completely by surprise. Our chimney flew needed repair and when the man stopped by to repair it (he had done work for us six years ago) he took one look at me and exclaimed, “Wow! You’ve lost a lot of weight.” That made me feel good and as if the last four and a half years has been totally worth it!
The next thing that occurred in my day was this. We had gone out to get new tires and last minute things for the holidays, and when we got home and put everything away, I went to my chair to sit down and there was Greta, sitting with a Christmas tree decoration she had taken off the tree! She had not chewed it or anything, she just wanted me to know, she was angry I had gone out and left her! lol!!!
I’m borrowing this from my blog friend, Marti. It seems with the week being so busy my brain is all but dead of creative thought. I I am doing this Christmas Meme, the off I’ll go to wrap!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Both. It really depends on the item. I do have to tell you a funny thing. This summer I bought a present and wrapped it up. When I was in my closet taking inventory, I saw the box and could remember what was inside! I had to open it to determine whose present it was!
2. Real or artificial tree?
Up until a few years ago I always had a real tree. Then I discovered I had terrible asthma during December. Once I stopped getting a real tree and only used an artificial one I stopped having a problem.
3. When do you put your tree up?
Usually right after Thanksgiving, but this year I didn’t due to a sore back. I think it was about the 10th of December.
4. When do you take your tree down?
Usually about a week after New Years. This year I am doing a clear out of all the Christmas items I don’t use.
5. Do you like eggnog?
Oh I love eggnog! Sadly, so. It is so rich. I try to get the low fat version, but that usually sells out first.
6. Do you have a nativity scene?
Two, actually. When Hubby was in the military he spent time making them. One for his family and one for his parents. Now we have both.
7. Favorite Christmas Movie?
It’s a Wonderful Life”. After my car accident and the death of my younger daughter, I had so much anger. I felt I should have died and not Katie and many hours were filled with questions and desperation. One night during the year when “It’s a Wonderful Life” was on, again and again, the movie spoke to me. I was here for a reason. God doesn’t make mistakes. Now, all these years later, I see the lives I have touched and I realize that indeed, it is “A Wonderful Life”!
8. Favorite Christmas cookie?
Snickerdoodles & Lebkuchen!!!
9. Where will you eat Christmas dinner?
Home. Just me and Hubby. The day after, Mandy, Matt, Janet and Dave will come for a big turkey dinner!
10. Angel, bow or star on top of your tree?
A lighted star and red-haired Angel!
11. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
The pushing and the shoving in the stores. “Things” are not the most important gifts. This year my family will be getting small items that I know they love and need.
12. Do you like Fruitcake?
Yes, I do. If you warm it up a little and pour a tot of rum on it, it is even better!
13. What are you most excited about the holidays?
Spending time with Hubby, Mandy, Matt, Janet and Dave! The best.
14. Do you open presents Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning?
Christmas morning.
15. Will you still be wrapping presents on Christmas Eve?
No, I have it programmed in for Thursday night!
1. Are you cooking Christmas dinner? How many will be round your table this year? What are we having?
We’ll be having two Christmas’s. The 25th it will be just Hubby and me (and the dogs) round the table. I am making Prime Rib, baked potatoes, brussel sprouts and pearl onions. For dessert, my much loved pumpkin pie.
The day after Christmas is when Mandy and Matt and Janet and Dave will be here for a family dinner. I’m cooking turkey and chestnut stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, and green beans. Dessert will be apple pie and left over pumpkin. I love it. Christmas will last more than just one day!
2. What is one must-have Christmas cookie in your house?
I don’t think I have one. I do love Snickerdoodles, but I don’t have cookies in my house often!
3. Santa likes a glass of milk with his cookies. Do you? What kind of milk is on tap at your house-skim? almond? soy? full fat (Gasp!)
I have fat free milk on hand, but today I bought low fat eggnog! Oh total yumminess!~
4. Time magazine recently named their ‘Person of the Year’ for 2011. This is the person the editors believe had the greatest impact, for better or worse, in the past year. This year they chose ‘The Protester’. Your thoughts? Who would you name Person of the Year for 2011?
The people who stand outside, working for the Salvation Army. They ring the bells to help the poor and homeless. They do good works in a positive way and I say, God Bless!
5. December 21st is National Flashlight Day… when was the last time you needed a flashlight and did you know right where to find one?
Hubby and I always need a flashlight and we keep one right with our pills. We also keep one next to the back door for when we walk the dogs at night. I used the flashlight just this morning.
6. candy canes…yum or yuck?
Love ’em! But do not eat them.
7. What Christmas carol lyric means the most to you?
Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and Child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
This always makes me cry, just a little.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
We were up town today (by this I mean 30 miles from home) doing our last minute shopping, and I stopped in the vision center to see if my glasses had come in. THEY HAD!!!! I am so happy with them. Not only do I like the new frames, but I can see so much better! Yippee!!!!!
How quickly the years have gone by. My baby is no longer a baby, but here she is, expecting a baby of her own! Today is her birthday. How well I remember that day, so long ago, when I gave birth and felt not only an overwhelming and immediate surge of love, but an incredible awe, that from two people’s love, had produced this wondrous babe.
Thus began my love affair with my daughter, which continues to this day.
I wish for her all the joys of motherhood, all the happiness I have known, from the baby’s first smiles, to the first steps, to the first day of school.
I promise you, my dearest daughter, I will be right there with you, loving you, supporting you, and being the best grand mother ever to your child.
Happy Birthday!
Our host is Gattina. Come join us and tell us what YOU did this past weekend! After all, you never know when you will need an alibi!
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This past weekend was more than just busy. You can read yesterdays post to find out about my shopping day with Mandy, but here is the part two of that day.
Once I got home I made our dinner. I had absolutely no idea what I was going to cook, as I drove back home, but somehow, threw together a scalloped potato and chicken meal with broccoli.
Then I sat down to write up the Minutes for the Library meeting we had. Four and a half hours later, I saved my work, turned off the computer and went to bed.
Hubby and I slept late on Sunday morning and then we had a lazy day. It’s really cold up here right now and we stay warm by cuddling a dackel, and wearing an additional sweater.
Monday will find me running errands and finishing up the Christmas mailing. Then I want to do the Christmas wrapping. Hubby is going skiing, so I’ll be footloose and fancy free!
Have a great Monday, Everyone!!!
Ho-Ho-Ho!
Saturday morning I wore to black ice and a light dusting of snow on my drive and the road below. Oh no! I was due to drive down to meet Mandy at the Mall about 45 miles south of here, and I have gained a new appreciation of black ice after my little skidding accident last year.
So I was just a little nervous about my drive, but so excited about seeing Mandy, and I knew the day would get better, so off I went.
I got about 6 miles from here and found a car that had skidded off the road. The tow trucks were pulling it out, so I did not stop. I simply kept going. On the highway, the breakdown lanes were really bad. Don’t stop on them, or you’d be sunk!
I arrived safe and sound, and there was Mandy! Oh yes, seeing my beautiful daughter makes me catch my breath. It’s just the best! Especially when we are shopping!
It was amazing, but one of our favorite places, “Coldwater Creek” was having a big sale. We bought things for each other for Christmas and for her birthday, and after that we shopped a few more places before stopping for lunch.
After lunch, we went to Target where I got kitchen throw carpets. I found some great ones!
Before I knew it, we had to say goodbye. I drove home, talking to my sister and Hubby on the phone. and then…there I was, being greeted by Fritz and the Dackels!
Home Sweet Home!