I'm ready for Christmas. While I was rushed for a while, it seems so easy now that the gift-buying is done. AND the gift-shipping to Texas is done - that was a big sigh of relief to get out the door.
Since holidays are now just our little nuclear family, there doesn't seem to be very much pressure. No worries about where you need to be by when. Jim and I don't really give each other gifts, and gifts to grandparents tend to not be elaborate (hey, they don't need more "stuff" in their houses any more than we do!). I had one day a week or so ago where I just pounded out all my shopping online. The only thing I'm behind on is getting Christmas cards out, but for some reason I've gotten very lenient the past few years on getting them out on time. I figure people will still like receiving them even if they don't arrive until Dec 28.
I can't really do any baking because I no longer have a stand mixer.
So here's to kicking back and enjoying time off with my kids and my husband.
We have had a few snowfalls already this December, but this one last Saturday was the coolest. Individual snowflakes could be seen.
Our new little snowmen decorations. Toilet paper rolls and tube socks!
Advent calendars. In addition to these three, we have the button one and a snowman one. Definitely have to trade off between who does the Lego one and who gets the chocolate.
Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care.
Grace said she didn't care about figuring out her presents early. Until they showed up under the tree. Now she is going crazy shaking boxes.
Merry Christmas!
