My to-do list has dwindled, and all I have to do is walk up to Main Street and get some truck magazines, lottery tickets, and cigars for Justin's stocking. (He smokes five/year when he's fishing in the summer.) "Wrap" is also on the list, but that isn't a big deal because of all the Christmas bags I've made through the years. It will take me about ten minutes this afternoon.
I decided against a tree, real or artificial, this year, and it's been quite freeing. I do miss displaying our special ornaments but for now, I'm happy with the owls in my Norfolk island pine.
So today is a quiet day, in which I hope to finish knitting my last Christmas hat, and maybe even return to a bit of selfish Hitchhiker knitting. I'll be back at the end of the week. I hope your holiday week, whatever you are celebrating, is filled with moments of peace, joy, and contentment.
Lovely post, Bonny! I love your owls! And what a lovely way to spend today - a little walk to pick up a few odds and ends!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!
You're in the home stretch! Love your owls, and I'm glad you're feeling good about not having a tree. Hope you get plenty of time for selfish knitting!
ReplyDeleteContentment! Best word. Your owls are fabulous. It is nice to be on the home stretch, isn't it? Looks like such a nice day for a walk, too. Enjoy Bonny. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your walk to get your last few things. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am not relaxing until after Christmas. I have a ton of cooking to do, but it's all good. I decided against a tree this year as well. I just didn't have the energy for it. However, everyone who shows up for dinner on Wednesday will have a feast, and that should be good enough. I hope you have a wonderful day, Bonny, relaxing, a brief walk for your health and to wrap things up, an afternoon of contentment. I hope you have a wonderful holiday, and I will see you after Christmas.
ReplyDeleteahhhh... that sounds delightful! it's been nasty weather here since Saturday, but Sara and I are tucked up and cozy inside, listening to music and catching up on our respective laptops! (also, it appears Safari is the weak link for commenting, so she suggested I try Chrome ... and voila!)
ReplyDeleteDid you read about the little girl who discovered a real owl in their Christmas tree!?? Very exciting. Have a great week, Bonny!
ReplyDeleteIT is fun to do things very differently some years. We have 3 trees that create a small forest with while lights. No Ornaments! Its lovely. Only buy-in for one person in the family grab bag. Also much more relaxed
ReplyDeleteYour trees sound beautiful! I may have to consider that arrangement someday. I've tried to get out family to choose names for a gift, but couldn't get everyone to agree.
DeleteI hope your walk was nice. I meant to get out today and walk but with one thing and another I didn't get it done. Tomorrow. Yes, I didn't put up a tree either and it is freeing. I probably mentioned that earlier. I finished baking today and tomorrow will whip up some fresh cranberry sauce and a Christmas morning breakfast casserole that can be popped into the oven. Enjoy! I love the owls.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your celebrations. Walking is on my list too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a tree in about 45 years but I often think about how much I loved the tree my mom had with our families special ornaments on it. So bright and cheery, so colorful and exciting. I could never recreate it (and wouldn't try), but I love the memories.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt does not do a tree and she loves being free. Her house still looks quite festive because of the mantle decorating. Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteyes! to no more paper wrapping, I am so intent and serious on less bought for Xmas wrapping, and in fact this year I only bought 2 rolls (for the Santa Claus believers) and all the rest were wrapped/enclosed in material or recycled/reused pretty paper bags.
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