Christmas Countdown - 2016

['Tis the season]

Please say a little prayer for my Mom (again!) This morning she had a rapid heart rate & shortness of breath. Now she is vomiting! Home health nurse to come at 3pm! Oh how I hate this for her! Poor lady!! Can't seem to catch a break!

Sorry to read she's not well again Holiday. You and your mom are in my thoughts.

Hope you've seen a warm up, Martine~
Ours has finally hit today, enjoying the sunshine too. So nice not to be -17 degrees any longer.

Thank you, it has been a rough few weeks, emotionally and physically. She still has trouble every night, some worse than others. None of us are sleeping very much. Her cardiologist suggested I take her off the medicine, see how it goes for a week. If there's improvement, then put her back on it to see how she does-if she has trouble again, we will concur it is a bad reaction to the medicine. However, it's not typical. I'm worried about other diseases, and cognitive function. Breaks my heart to see her this way. I have scheduled an appointment with her regular vet for Friday, so she can examine her.



Thanks so much, HmG~ <3
xoxo


Happy Tuesday, Holiday~
Sorry to hear that you've been sick. Sending hugs and prayers for healing!
Glad you still had a great weekend with friends

I'll take a cookie!


Merry Tuesday, Brad~
Too funny! Hope you get a cool down.
The concert sounds amazing! Glad you guys enjoyed.
Have a great rest of your day!



Good evening, buddy~
I am not ready, I can't believe how close we are. It's coming, regardless!
So glad you're feeling better!
Have a wonderful night!
X


Happy Tuesday, nmc~
Glad your wrapping is going well.
I just have Harlowe left to wrap for-and there's a lot
Have a wonderful evening!

I hope Harlow is on the mend soon snow. Poor wee thing.

 

['Tis the season]

Morning all and a Merry Pines day. Work, shopping, work, shopping that's pretty much it from here on in. Few long days at work ahead but at this time of year I'm hard to annoy.

 

[ClaireLovesChristmas]

Morning all! Today is my youngest daughters 7th birthday! 7! Why does time have to go so quickly?!

She is having a couple of friends over for tea later, she is so excited!

I took my eldest daughter to her friends last night, there was 6 of them and they all exchanged their gifts, us mums sat and had a chat about xmas whilst the girls were catching up. It was a lovely evening.

Hope this finds everyone well, have a great day all

 

[Edge612]

Morning all! Today is my youngest daughters 7th birthday! 7! Why does time have to go so quickly?!

She is having a couple of friends over for tea later, she is so excited!

I took my eldest daughter to her friends last night, there was 6 of them and they all exchanged their gifts, us mums sat and had a chat about xmas whilst the girls were catching up. It was a lovely evening.

Hope this finds everyone well, have a great day all

Happy Birthday to your daughter. I wish we could slow down time but we can't!

 

[Edge612]

Morning MMC! I wrapped a good amount Monday and Tuesday. Need to do the same Wednesday through Friday and I should be done by then. The last Pines Day before Christmas...yikes. Well it's been a fun ride but I have to say I'm starting to really get excited for the Dynamic Duo coming this weekend. 2 more work days for me before that. I am off the next 2 Friday-Mondays so 4 days off, work a few days, and then 4 days off again. I may go on Friday to buy Rollins some extra gifts (of course if it comes down to last minute gift buying I would more likely spend it on him than anyone else). He's just a bit spoiled.
Have a great Wednesday!

 

[Crown 84]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON 2016 DAY 39 **


Good Morning, Threshhold Approachers.

And indeed, we stand nearly on the threshhold of Christmas Day 2017, as today's briefing informs us.

Days to Christmas Day: 4 (Down to barely over HALF A WEEK, now!)
Close. Incredibly close.
And tomorrow? Even closer!


Well, the really cold temps and the rain left us yesterday, but the clouds and general dreariness remained.
Perhaps today will see the sun shine, with even warmer temperature readings.
Currently, we perceive 32.1 degrees here on our digital back door thermometer.


Hey! LAST Shispering Pines open house before Christmas.
This is the BIG one, Folks. It's where Carl pulls out all the stops for a slam-bang finish.
(If you pick just one 'Pines open house to go to all year, this is it.)
See you there!


Meanwhile, you have a Wildly Wonderful Wednesday, OK?

 

[Holiday]

"Good" morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!! What a "fun" day this has been so far - my boss is a crab, my Mom is in the hospital & I feel icky! No better, no worse! Started on antibiotic today. UGH!! BUT the day can only get better, right?? IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Hope everyone else is off to a good start today!!!

 

[Edge612]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON 2016 DAY 39 **


Good Morning, Threshhold Approachers.

And indeed, we stand nearly on the threshhold of Christmas Day 2017, as today's briefing informs us.

Days to Christmas Day: 4 (Down to barely over HALF A WEEK, now!)
Close. Incredibly close.
And tomorrow? Even closer!


Well, the really cold temps and the rain left us yesterday, but the clouds and general dreariness remained.
Perhaps today will see the sun shine, with even warmer temperature readings.
Currently, we perceive 32.1 degrees here on our digital back door thermometer.


Hey! LAST Shispering Pines open house before Christmas.
This is the BIG one, Folks. It's where Carl pulls out all the stops for a slam-bang finish.
(If you pick just one 'Pines open house to go to all year, this is it.)
See you there!


Meanwhile, you have a Wildly Wonderful Wednesday, OK?

Thanks Crown! I'm looking forward to the Christmas week Pines!

 

[Edge612]

"Good" morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!! What a "fun" day this has been so far - my boss is a crab, my Mom is in the hospital & I feel icky! No better, no worse! Started on antibiotic today. UGH!! BUT the day can only get better, right?? IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Hope everyone else is off to a good start today!!!

Hope your mom feels better for Christmas...and you also...and that your boss plays some Christmas music to get himself out of his bad mood!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you for the prayers and hugs, Holiday~ xx
Me, too. It's been almost 4 days, and her nighttime reaction is still the same. Some nights are better, but she is still agitated/in pain/confused. If anything, the medicine may have elevated things.

<3

Sending big hugs, thoughts & prayers to that little sweetie!!! Sure hope she is better quick!!!

Sending strength and more prayers for your Mom, friend.
xx

Thank you snowflake! Appreciate that!

 

[Holiday]

Even the non-Christmas nuts at the office are wishing for a pause button.

"Funny" how that happens some years. Just seems like Christmas snuck up on everyone this year.

 

[Holiday]

A busy day at work ... not a minute to look in on the Countdown (or anything else!). I'm still at the office waiting for late work to come in. Bleh. I hope I don't have to wait too long, and I hope it isn't much. My brain is worn down to a nub!

We had Mr.'s car towed to our dealership last night, and are awaiting word as to how much repairs will cost. They were encouraging last night, telling us there's no need to let the insurance company total it. It's old, but it's been regularly maintained and has low mileage for its age, so we'd rather repair it and keep it running if we can. I hope we know more before Christmas.

Hope you didn't have to stay too late yesterday - and I hope your vehicle is able to be repaired!! xx (and for a reasonable price)

 

[Holiday]

Good evening everyone!

One more day of school left before break. And it is an early dismissal!

This evening we have a fire going, listening to Christmas music. My wife is baking some cookies and getting dough ready for more cookies tomorrow night. It is so wonderful to be able to lounge around in the evening and enjoy Christmas time!!

Sounds like a perfect Christmassy evening!!!
Hope you last day of school for the year goes well today!!! Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

We make these too! Plus Oreo balls dipped in white almond bark and whole Oreos dipped in the same stuff. Have to get the Oreos dipped...the Oreo balls are done.

Speaking of - I didn't make any oreo balls this year. Love those!! Sounds so tasty!!!

 

[Holiday]

Don't bother with the Michael Buble "Christmas" special playing now. It has nothing whatsoever to do with Christmas.

Well, that's a bummer!!!

 

[Holiday]

We made more tonight and we used rolos and pecans too.


Keeping her in prayer

Oh, I love Rolos (& pecans) on pretzels. YUM! My sister made some choc covered caramels this year with sea salt on top. I don't think I'll be sharing those. YUM!!
Thank you for the prayers!

 

[Holiday]

Sorry to read she's not well again Holiday. You and your mom are in my thoughts.

Thank you Tis!!
Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season!

 

[Holiday]

Morning all! Today is my youngest daughters 7th birthday! 7! Why does time have to go so quickly?!

She is having a couple of friends over for tea later, she is so excited!

I took my eldest daughter to her friends last night, there was 6 of them and they all exchanged their gifts, us mums sat and had a chat about xmas whilst the girls were catching up. It was a lovely evening.

Hope this finds everyone well, have a great day all

Happy Birthday to your daughter!!
It sounds like you all had a nice, Christmassy evening!!
Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! I wrapped a good amount Monday and Tuesday. Need to do the same Wednesday through Friday and I should be done by then. The last Pines Day before Christmas...yikes. Well it's been a fun ride but I have to say I'm starting to really get excited for the Dynamic Duo coming this weekend. 2 more work days for me before that. I am off the next 2 Friday-Mondays so 4 days off, work a few days, and then 4 days off again. I may go on Friday to buy Rollins some extra gifts (of course if it comes down to last minute gift buying I would more likely spend it on him than anyone else). He's just a bit spoiled.
Have a great Wednesday!

I love that Rollins is so spoiled - he deserves it!

 

[Holiday]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON 2016 DAY 39 **


Good Morning, Threshhold Approachers.

And indeed, we stand nearly on the threshhold of Christmas Day 2017, as today's briefing informs us.

Days to Christmas Day: 4 (Down to barely over HALF A WEEK, now!)
Close. Incredibly close.
And tomorrow? Even closer!


Well, the really cold temps and the rain left us yesterday, but the clouds and general dreariness remained.
Perhaps today will see the sun shine, with even warmer temperature readings.
Currently, we perceive 32.1 degrees here on our digital back door thermometer.


Hey! LAST Shispering Pines open house before Christmas.
This is the BIG one, Folks. It's where Carl pulls out all the stops for a slam-bang finish.
(If you pick just one 'Pines open house to go to all year, this is it.)
See you there!


Meanwhile, you have a Wildly Wonderful Wednesday, OK?

Can't. Believe. It's. The. Last. Pines. Day. Before. Christmas!!!