Last night before retiring to bed nature blessed us with a lightening storm brightening the dark. Didn't last long, but it certainly lit the dark sky up. A few clashes of thunder and she moved on. Went to bed late and slept in this morning.
When I came across this image of Christmas morning I smiled. Not sure if it's an advertisement for a Toy Company or what, but I smiled. This image jogs my memories from an 'ole brain about toys from the past so big that I cannot but smile.
Bicycles, Jack 'n the box, dolls, toy metal ironing board, trucks, books, etc. all in front of a Christmas tree decorated with brightly colored ornaments and chain garland. Children in housecoats playing with their new toys.
Mercy sakes...what ever happened to children wearing housecoats? I think that became unpopular. Not sure why. Casual LIFE in the 21st century and sleeping in t-shirts an sweat pants, sports shorts, undies, yoga britches. What ever happened?
Christmas is nearing. The cold weather seems earlier to me than I want. As I drove to Manhattan yesterday I got the feel that I was in North Dakota with the hills dusted with snow and the skies grey with fog. The cold was settling in. Cattle grazed the countryside. Wet were the highway pavements with a serious two vehicle accident in the ditch. Terrible fire took place with attentive firemen overseeing the wrecked vehicles. Pause. Slow down.
Today, I am exhausted from being out and about all day yesterday. I should know better to pace myself and do less during the day. The tireds catch up with me and I am good for nothing the next day. The skies are overcast and ever so grey. This December first started with me weighing myself on the bedroom scales.
Hubby began a new tradition today as he stretched out for a nap in the new grey leather recliner. He seldom takes an afternoon nap as he is at work. This new tradition may become a habit when he retires.
In hopes of getting the Nativity scene out to display and play Christmas music to lift our spirits. We'll move area rugs to our liking and dig out the Christmas tree. Week-end plans.
Today, I will deliberately.......fill in the blank.
Today I will slow way down and smell the coffee.
December 1st has arrived.
Peace to you and all the best,
d
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