I heard several people this year say that they didn't feel like it was Christmas. I know what they mean. I didn't get my tree set up right away but once I started putting the ornaments on, it felt a little more like it. I didn't get out very many decorations this year, I just kept thinking come January 1st, am I really going to want to put ALL of this stuff away? I told myself "No Way" and only got out a select set.
I mixed a set of antique ornaments from my Great Grandmother's home with more modern ornaments. We think the antique bulbs were purchased in the early 50's. They are so delicate and fragile that I have to be very careful when I hang them and also wrap them individually before storage. Despite all of this, I love using them each year as they remind me of my Great Grandmother Ethel and I think that she would be happy that I use them. What's the point of keeping them if no one will ever get to see them?
I got a little Martha Stewart-y with the gift wrapping this year. I also baked more candy, cookies and sweet potatoes than ever. Next year I need to remember to only bake things that I don't like.
I got a little package in the mail on Saturday from my mom. It was a gift for her granddog Jacques. It was a new sweater and he loves it!
Hope everyone adjusts to going back to work after the long weekend. It's going to be so hard to get up tomorrow!! ~Ashlee
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