Outside My Window.... cold and cloudy, but perfect weather for the holiday season!!! Really gets you into the Christmas spirit. Only thing better....and I cannot believe I'm saying it....would be snow....a white Christmas might be nice.
I am thinking....that I am ready for the holidays. I have a little more shopping to do and a lot of wrapping to do but feel that I might - just might - have it all under control. I hope stating this out loud won't jynx me now....
I am thankful....for dinner out this past weekend with new friends. Although I have known one half of the couple for years, we got to spend time with their spouse as well. It's always nice to get to know someone new.
Someone who made me happy....my husband. For letting me move the furniture in the bedroom around, clean like a woman gone mad, and hurriedly decorate this weekend. All the while, getting out of my 'har' by cleaning up leaves and going fishing with a friend.
How I made someone happy....I gave a 30% off EVERYTHING coupon to a lady standing in line behind me at Kohl's. I had two....why not share? She was ecstatic!
I have created....a festive home. Outdoor decorations include wreaths on all the windows and doors, lighted garland on the front porch banisters, candles in the windows, and lighted packages by the front door. The tree is up, the mantle and hearth are decorated, and packages are slowly being wrapped too. Think I may buy some live poinsettias to sit around the front entry!
We are going....to have a busy couple of weeks in the Brady house. Christmas concerts, shopping plans, lunches with colleagues, dinners with friends, baking, and holiday parties. Busy....but FUN!
I am hoping and praying....that the mice are no longer 'squatting' in our attic. Jon has been able to catch two in the traps and we have not had any others so it may be the end to our war against the mouse. I hope so anyway! I still feel bad that we had to murder them, but have come to peace with it as I am still freaked out that they somehow got in the attic 35 feet from the ground....
On my mind....Jon's Christmas concert is tomorrow night. I am really excited to hear the students in a concert setting again. And, of course, looking forward to some sounds of the season. Always beautiful!
From the kitchen....my mother and I are planning to bake this weekend. Chocolate and peanut butter fudge, chocolate covered cherries, and divinity. Of course, I need her guidance in doing so, but am also just looking forward to being in the kitchen with her.
Around the house....there have been a pair of red tailed hawks that have taken up residence near our home. Every morning they are out hunting and I get to see them as I leave for work. I have to say they are truly amazing creatures.
I am reading....tabloid magazines...or People magazine. After all, is it a tabloid? Anyway, I'll admit it. I haven't had time to read a real book, so I've been absorbed in the whole Tiger Woods transgression trauma....I know, I know.
Pondering these words....'I shall do one thing in this life - one thing for certain - that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die.' ~ Far From The Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy
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