Christmas Countdown - 2015

[sugar142286]

:whisper: I was hoping to take advantage of some Christmas deals a few times since Boxing Day, but aside from some beautiful festive tissue and cards, I wound up buying baby gifts for a gal at work instead. It's going to be her first child and for some reason I feel like it's my daughter giving birth, perhaps because I've been a mentor for her the last two years. She's getting spoiled well. I picked up a rocking wooden elephant that has a grey plush body along with booty socks, diaper shirts and a hardcover storybook. I'm also hosting my first baby shower ever - been to a bunch, but never organized one.



I went into the local Hallmark store, but hesitated in buying a merry gift for myself as they didn't have very many Rudolph ornies left on display.



I don't usually get down after Christmas or any time of the year, but seeing the signs that the Christmas season is behind us popping up everywhere is hard to handle.



:hello: I guess I'm worried that people won't keep that merry feeling alive throughout the year the way we all try by visiting here and planning for next year.



I can only control my actions so I'll be keeping a merry thought in my head no matter what date it says on the calendar.

That's very nice of you to do the baby shower! I'm sure she'll love it and all the beautiful gifts!

Keep coming to celebrate Christmas here. It truly does help keep the PCB's away!


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[sugar142286]

One way I keep the post Christmas blues away is by making up songs in the shower. I often turn well known songs into Christmas tunes by changing the lyrics.



Here's one from about 5 years ago.

Santa’s On His Sleigh composed by Auntie Mistletoe based on the lyrics and tune of “I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane’ (as performed by Janis Joplin, John Denver and others)

The sleigh is loaded he’s ready to soar

Down the chimney he comes

Or by way of my front door

I can hardly wait to discover my surprise

Reindeer pausing on my roof

I hear Santa munching his treat

Stuffing my stocking

Listening to my festive music, tapping his feet

I’m trying so hard to shut my eyes



*Chorus: Santa’s sleigh is flying high

Meeting up with Santa Trackers in the sky

Norad is also there to keep him safe

‘cause Santa’s coming, it’s Christmas Eve

I can’t understand why you don’t believe

Santa’s real and the elves are too



There’s a place called the North Pole

I know it’s true ’cause I’ve been to school

You must feel the magic in you

Everywhere I go, I hear Santa’s cool

Every card I write, spreads glad tidings

When Christmas is gone,

I begin to feel so blue



Santa’s sleigh is flying high

Meeting up with Santa Trackers in the sky

Norad is also there to keep him safe

‘cause Santa’s coming,

It’s Christmas Eve

I can’t understand why you don’t believe

Santa’s real and the elves are too



Now the time has come, it’s Christmas morn

Mrs. Claus is waiting

For Santa’s returning sleigh horn

A sweet Mistletoe kiss they share

The reindeer frolic merrily

Families race to their decorated trees

Others go to Church, to recall

That first Christmas Day



Santa’s sleigh is flying high

Meeting up with Santa Trackers in the sky

Norad is also there to keep him safe

‘cause Santa’s coming,

It’s Christmas Eve

I can’t understand why you don’t believe

Santa’s real and the elves are too



Families race to their decorated trees

Others go to Church, to recall

That first Christmas Day



That first Christmas Day

That first Christmas Day

That's how I keep merry thoughts in my head and annoy my husband and the cat when I'm singing in the shower.

Love it, Auntie! You always have such a great imagination!


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[sugar142286]

Thanks!

Glad to hear that you did, too =]




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Thank you!


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[sugar142286]

thank you had a great rest !

Glad to hear it!!!


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[sugar142286]

Good Morning, MMC!!! It's going to be a cold day here with snow showers off and on. Doesn't look like we will see much accumulation today but that will change tomorrow afternoon into Tuesday morning. It's looking like we will see around 5 inches then. Yuck!!! I was hoping for an entire season of not having to shovel!!! At least there will be no hurry to it since I don't have to worry about mom going to work. Not to much going on here today. Just going to watch the Colts play and do some cleaning if I get the motivation. If not, well it can wait until later. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good morning, friend! Stay safe out there and warm too!

Good luck to your Colts and enjoy the day!


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[snowflake22]

How many pages has the list gown to now? LOL!!!



xx

It's a BOOK!! [emoji39]

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[Christmasstar]

good idea!!

 

[snowflake22]

good idea!!

I would love to be a part of a Christmas Choir again one day!

I loved singing carols before church throughout the season [emoji173]️
Something so powerful & magical about it!




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[Christmasstar]

Jingle Bells!!! Jingle Bells!!!

I was going to post a link to that !

 

[snowflake22]

I was going to post a link to that !

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[Binger]

ok.. it is all packed away.. ALL of it.. have one final box to get in a closet- but the basement is shut tight for another year- sigh.. alot of work.. but I am done... season 2014 put to rest.....

 

[Binger]

and if I am right blues people.. the first milestone already is in sight... then a second (25% mark) close behind it... that is yabba!

 

[snowflake22]

ok.. it is all packed away.. ALL of it.. have one final box to get in a closet- but the basement is shut tight for another year- sigh.. alot of work.. but I am done... season 2014 put to rest.....

Sounds like a productive weekend, Binger. It's never as fun to pack it away.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday, friend.




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[Christmasstar]

Snow,
I fotgot to ask if that lovely church belonged to Dorothy as well ?

 

[Christmasstar]

Fa, la, la, la... [emoji318]


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tis still the season to be jolly!!

 

[Binger]

Thanks snow.. ditto on Made's comment- after last year I am hoping for a year of no blizzards...

 

[Binger]

we need to think of some alternatives to Lovemas..... wonder what Colbert is planning....

 

[Christmasstar]

Robin laid an egg!


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The Batmobile lost a wheel

 

[snowflake22]

Snow,
I fotgot to ask if that lovely church belonged to Dorothy as well ?

No, it didn't.

It was just a lovely addition to the arrangement. So fitting! [emoji547]️[emoji170]






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[HomemakinGirl]

Happy Sunday!
I hope everyone has a fabulous day!
Hugs and prayers for all ~