Another Advent Day

I have an old folk song book and it has a section of carols.  I love the illustrations. Don't you think they are snappy?

I did get the less than beautiful fake tree put up today but I shall decorate it tomorrow.  Do you like the garland below with a cat like Timothy bringing figgy pudding?

This is Day #2 in my stack of Advent cards.  Pinecones are pretty, aren't they?

I came upon some Advent books and Christmas books in a box and this one has some lovely prose about the sacred and holy season.

 I've decided to go a little slow with the festooning of the house.  I don't have to hurry which is nice.  I had dinner with a friend this evening.  She is about the age of our girls and she said that she is tired now that she is in her forties.  😉 She said that there are things that she has to do that she just doesn't want to do because she's tired.  Hmmmmmmm.  I think she is tired because she has so much to do and she doesn't have the luxury of slowing down. She's a mom and a wife and she is homeschooling.  She is involved at her church and helps with other groups.  Every stage of life has its challenges.  I don't have TOO much to do, so I can poke along without feeling rushed.  I'm going to remember to be thankful for that. 

I'm sleepy and ready to crawl into our cozy bed.  I'm already looking forward to my morning cup of coffee ☕️.

I hope you had a happy December 2nd.  Did you do one or two fun things?  Did you eat any fudge?  When I was at a big store today, I went down the seasonal treat aisle and none of it looked tempting or special enough to buy.  I might go to another big store tomorrow and look for some special treats there.  Shortbread in the shapes of Christmas?  Mince pies?  Special chocolate?  We'll see.

Before I head to bed I'm going to say a little prayer for you.

Dear God,

Please may we think about lasting love, growing relationships, tender kindnesses.  Please open our hearts so we will give freely and receive humbly. Please help us cast off the burden of self centeredness.  Give us fresh thoughts that are astonished by ancient TRUTHS.  Thank you❤️ Amen.