The week is flying and I am not. TUESDAY. Worked hard on COTTAGE. Visited with family. Made a grocery run for veggies and busy washing mason jars for these in the fridge.
WEDNESDAY. Baby sat. He fell asleep while sitting by me watching a movie.
THURSDAY. Doctor's appointment. Weigh-in was higher than I wanted. Blood pressure was pretty good for not being on BP meds. Saw the doctor in record time.
I had some shopping to do for the week and while it was still light out before heading HOME, I drove to the LIGHT OF FESTIVALS in Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the brilliant lights.
Our viewing of the display of lights took place before the area was crowded with spectators. I parked the car and listened to their Christmas music while the tall tree that was decked out with lights demonstrated a light show. The skies grew dim and the lights became brilliant.
The Gingerbread Cottage and Gingerbread Man is a new feature that I like a lot. Added some cheer. A tunnel covered with bulbs changes colors as the music plays. We walked through the tunnel and ended up by the sleigh that had a wet cushion on it which I sat on. Brrrr.
This is one thing checked off the list of things to do during the month December. AND the JOY continues.
FRIDAY. Worked on breaking down boxes through-out the house to clear out of the rooms. Making room for living. Got a hold of a cardboard box on its last leg that was full of pictures on my Husband's side of the family. There were letters that my Father-in-law wrote to his parents when he was in training for the military.
Crying when I read how he addressed his parents. Mother and Daddy. I did not know he called his father, DADDY. An affectionate term and Mother was with respect. His Baby Book was in the box where his Mother had clipped locks of his baby blond hair each year.
Looking at the pictures wasn't easy. I'll have to get a decent storage box to hold these contents. To get all the pictures and other paperwork out of the ratty box the items are in, I'll get a plastic storage unit from Menards. Another trip to town, but then I'm working at cleaning up the rooms. Gotta go.
Trip to the Post Office to mail a Christmas box to my Mom. She should receive it on Tuesday. I wish I had mailed it earlier as it has a ornament with my Dad's face on it. Today, was the 9th anniversary of his passing. He left us for greener pastures in heaven. 9 years ago. Seems difficult to me that time has passed so quickly. I have to keep working on getting better organized and settled into our tiny COTTAGE.
Picked up the mail. Drive to Bank to cash a check and withdraw some cash for other purchases. Drove to a different Bank to deposit cash into a checking account.
We ate a bite for SUPPER and stumbled upon the town's Christmas Parade. Made me smile. I remember when I was in Junior High and marched in parades thinking it was great fun. We watched some of it before going to the Auto Parts Store. Menards was in this trip and so was WAL-MART. I am in the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT now and the cold weather didn't seem so bad. Bought some pretzel rods for making sweets. Also some OREO cookies to dip in white chocolate. Should be tasty.
I looked for MY TEXAS HOME merchandise at Wally World and they had none, but I found a couple of green floppy wreaths with the feel of nature to them at a reasonable price. Hubby said to get them so I did without any guilt. Now if I find any wreaths in the cellar, what will I do? I'm keeping these as they are so real looking. Not fake at all.
On the way HOME, we drove through a couple of neighborhoods beautifully decorated with CHRISTMAS lights for CHEER.
Each day, I hope to do something CHRISTMASY. Like eat chocolate covered cherries. View Christmas lights. Watch a Christmas Parade. Watch Christmas movies. Fix treats. Write out Christmas cards. Hang Christmas wreaths. Sit out the Nativity Scene. Find the small tree and decorate. Work on Christmas gifts. Etc. A little each day. PTL. It can be done.
HOME at last and I am a tad bit tired. Putting groceries and things away. Rearranged the fridge. Washing Mason Jars to store fruits and veggies in the fridge. Love the way the inside of the fridge is looking. Farmhouse HEALTHY.
I have to stay focused on our decluttering and unpacking. I'm running out of time with Hubby's help. Not as far along as I had hoped. Keep my chin up. I have two more days with his help.
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