Hello! I ache all over after hustling about dusting and polishing, but I am enjoying my clean house. I really should make this happen a little more often. Smile. Do you see that I brought the garden gnomes in for Christmas? I like them.
Our friends have a Millie, too! So here is Millie holding Millie! Sweet.
The poinsettias at the grocery store were sort of limp so I bought trees instead.
Is this statis? I like it. I bought green mums and purple statis for the vases.
More Millie holding
Two things I didn't get done: sew some festive Christmas bunting for the windows and finish a crocheted cushion. I may do this today. But, I may just drink tea and play with Miss Bug who is staying here while her sisters go to a cookie party. She has the sniffles.
The candles on the shelf dripped down onto the table runner and made a huge mess. They looked pretty, but is there such a thing as a candle you DON'T have to tend?
The friends brought nice wine and I had one glass, but for some reason I much prefer the taste of Coca-Cola. I'm not fancy.
Birdie and Bug had fun. Sam couldn't come because her mama had to work late.
What? You don't serve gummy worms at your dinner parties?
One more week of Christmas mug use.
Something I love: plate hangers.
I washed curtains and cushion covers. I NEVER get around to this so I am feeling quite pleased with my domestic self.
Now here's what I read in a Henri Nouwen Advent book: Community is being around people that drive you crazy.
For some reason this made me feel REALLY good. I thought I was the only person who sometimes doesn't like others. I guess it's normal. Whew!
So from candle to candle, I wish you (who I REALLY LIKE!) great peace and quiet. I wish you Almond Roca. Heck! I wish myself Almond Roca and I'm off to brew another cup of tea and treat myself to a foil wrapped portion of bliss.
Thank you so much for coming by. I know you are busy. (BIG HUG!)
