It will be a quiet one here. The weather is dreary and foggy. Santa Claus will have to use his fog lights in this part of the world tonight.
Mom made a batch of her famous Snappy Cheese Wafers today. I did a report for work. Andy got the snow blower ready - just in case. Daddy read and
watched TV.
Lily - well, Lily did what Lily does best --- she napped. This creature hasn't been stirring all day! Daddy put her sweater on her and we don't know if she's so warm and comfy or she's scared to move but she's warmed her little mat all day.
Earl Gray and Gracie have been in the garage all day in their heated bed. Spoiled rotten kitties!
I'm so happy Mom and Daddy can be here to share the holiday with us. It's fun having them here and I wish they never had to return to Virginia. I can't imagine the holiday without them.
I miss my children - this is the fourth Christmas without seeing them. The holiday is so lacking without them. Big or small, young or old - children add something festive to the mix. Feels like a large hole this year. I would love to have them here. There's so much in the area I would like to show them and experience with them.
Tomorrow morning will bring breakfast and gift unwrapping. Later, dinner at a friend's house. In
between, I suspect will contain some napping and knitting.
What are your plans? Do you celebrate Christmas or another holiday at this time of year?
Be it Christmas or another special event, I wish you the merriest of times. May you find peace and joy and lots of love with family and friends.
Somewhere during the day or evening, may you find a private moment where you can sit in the shadows cast by the lights on the Christmas tree. A moment to reflect - to rest and to breathe. I love that moment. It's a bittersweet moment where another year is almost complete and a new one is but a week away. A feeling of promise.
Merry Christmas, Everyone!!!!!!
Merry Christmas Robin! So thankful for sweet friends too! Happy that your Mom and Dad are with you! Enjoy your Merry Christmas!
Love,
Merry ♥
Posted by: Merry Thornsburg | December 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Thank you . I Hope you hear from the kids, and it helps a bit.
ALlsion is flying in on 12.26. SHe had to work night shift tonight and tomorrrow. FIreman is at the Firehouse 24 hours tomorrow on Christmas
so its a merry 26th and 27th for our house!
I just came from church. Lit some candles at home, listening to carols on my stereo......started to get tired!!!
Posted by: kathy b | December 24, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Have a Merry Christmas too! Our daughter is with the boyfriend's family...I know what you mean! It is her second Time away for Christmas. It does leave a hole!
Posted by: Lindy | December 24, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Our Christmas will be different this year as my dad is in the hospital after having his hip replaced. However Santa will be bringing the little man lots of stuff! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Posted by: Kristyn | December 24, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Your tree is beautiful Robin! I'm so glad you and Andy get to spend Christmas with your parents. Hope you all enjoy the evening.
Posted by: Donna Maupin | December 24, 2012 at 05:19 PM