Wow, I am feeling so far behind that I may never catch up. I am busy adjusting to life with Mark and trying to balance school, home and family.
Sunday, December 5th, was a relaxing day spent pretty much at home. I love a Sunday that gives me the opportunity to sleep in, loll around and watch football. Not much more that I could ask for. On top of everything else, my house is decorated. Mostly. The tree is not quite done and the tree upstairs hasn't been touched! What is the skinny on that?
I must admit, what is done looks pretty good!
We did manage to venture out in the later part of the afternoon. Of course we waited until after we were sure the Giants would end up on top of their game. A quick dinner at the Cheesecake Factory courtesy of a gift card and a brief visit to the mall. JC Penney's was having a coupon sale and my children needed some basics.
The mall was disappointing, it didn't even look like Christmas. A couple of silver trees not taller than a five year old and a couple of silver reindeer that were even smaller. I didn't even see where they had settled Santa. Another case of "What's with that?"
On the good side, we absolutely picked the perfect time to go, very few people to contend with and no lines. Perfect!
A trip to Starbucks on the way home and we were able to call it a night. Quick, easy and no stress. Just the way I like my holidays.
Today I was remembering what seemed like a stressless Christmas in the little town I grew up in. The festive decorations of the downtown stores, the holiday lights on Main Street and the beautifully decorated windows are burned in my memory. One of my favorite memories finds me standing on the corner of Stevens and Main, in a plowed pile of snow, listening to the Bing Crosby version of Silver Bells. A great song and a sweet memory that reminds me of how I felt as a child. I truly love this time of the year!
