Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you! I'm not too concerned about having a cold, I just don't want to give it to Mom! If I'm still coughing tomorrow I might have to see if Alice will switch nights with me - she is coming Sunday night. Maybe she could come Friday instead & give me an extra day. We'll see! (It's so nice to have back-up)

Sorry to hear you have not been well. Ugh I hate being sick. I hope you recover quickly. Ain't nobody got time to be sick with holidays coming

I haven't really thought much about it yet either - probably b/c our family isn't talking about it yet as far as who's hosting, etc. I think everybody is afraid to have a Thanksgiving celebration b/c last year mom was so healthy at Thanksgiving & 2 days later she was in the hospital with pneumonia - which is when things started going down hill for her. I think in the back of everyone's mind we are thinking "Should we have our traditional Thanksgiving & expose mom to all the germs???" There are lots of little ones who are major germ carriers. LOL

It's been a tough year for you guys with your mum struggling. I can see how you would want to take all precautions to keep her well. It's a must. I hope you all still enjoy the celebrations regardless of how you all spend it.

P.S It's true once my kids are in school they pick up all sorts of bugs which means it passes on to all the family too.

A sure sign that Christmas is coming: my husband asked me this morning when we will put up the tree. To be fair, I think he asked in part because he wants to store away the portable air conditioner and to do that he needs to take the tree out of the closet first. I don't think he feels like hauling out the box only to put it back in the closet and have to haul it out again when we do put up the tree (which is not yet).

Exciting times are ahead!!!

Getting excited here all inside is up, working on the outside, still weeks of work to go, but it's the best time of year on our cul de sac!

I love hearing about everyone's preparations for the season.

 

[Martine]

Good Friday morning! One more work day and then I'm off for 9. I have a feeling this will be a really long day too, as I look at everything that must be done before going on staycation. So here I was awake since 4am tossing and turning in bed trying to organize my day. But since it's now 5am and I can't get back to sleep, I figured I should get up and watch The Great Canadian Bake Off on dvr and see how it compares to The Great British Bake Off. Have a wonderful day everyone!

 

[Edge612]

TGIF MMC! Days are going fast and we're heading towards another weekend. This is a big one since it's now November. I am trying to really zone in now on what I'm buying for Christmas this year. We did our normal names in the hat Secret Santa at work November 1. And we will get each other a gift. Of course, then I'll be buying mostly for my family too. Just looking forward to a mostly laid back weekend. Not too many left of those as we all know once we get to Thanksgiving we're pretty much racing all over to get everything done. Have a great day!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good Friday morning! One more work day and then I'm off for 9. I have a feeling this will be a really long day too, as I look at everything that must be done before going on staycation. So here I was awake since 4am tossing and turning in bed trying to organize my day. But since it's now 5am and I can't get back to sleep, I figured I should get up and watch The Great Canadian Bake Off on dvr and see how it compares to The Great British Bake Off. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Morning!
Hope you enjoy your time off. I imagine there will be some christmas prep along the way!

 

[Festive Spirit]

TGIF MMC! Days are going fast and we're heading towards another weekend. This is a big one since it's now November. I am trying to really zone in now on what I'm buying for Christmas this year. We did our normal names in the hat Secret Santa at work November 1. And we will get each other a gift. Of course, then I'll be buying mostly for my family too. Just looking forward to a mostly laid back weekend. Not too many left of those as we all know once we get to Thanksgiving we're pretty much racing all over to get everything done. Have a great day!

Morning! TGIF!!!
I am also starting to plan and think about gift ideas etc. I am getting more and more into the spirit of the season as the days pass.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Merry Morning!!
TGIF!!!
The week went by too quickly for my liking. The kids are back to school on Monday and then it will really feel like the countdown to Christmas has accelerated.

I am off today with the kids. May go for a walk to the shops shortly and then I will be doing some online shopping. Need to order a dinning set and a couple other furniture pieces now that our living room is finally finished. I am also looking for some rustic light fixtures. After these are arrive it will be time decorate !!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Have a wonderful Friday and a great Weekend everybody!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC ~
Happy Friday!
It’s going to be sunny and warm today with highs near 73 degrees. I woke up this morning and realized our A/C was running. I want my Fall temperatures back!
Not too much going on here. I straightened up the house and started laundry so far. I’m going to cook breakfast soon, just having a cup of coffee and relaxing for a few minutes.
I had mentioned that I went for a stress test last week. Well they ended up finding out I have an arrhythmia and the cardiologist wants to do further testing. I have to wear a monitor for an entire month. I just received it last night so this is my first day wearing it. I also have to go for a couple of other tests so that they can figure out what is causing the arrhythmia. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m so glad I decided to be proactive and make an appointment with the cardiologist. Just thought I’d to fill you guys in.
Anyway, typical day here of errands and chores. Not sure about dinner yet. I’m going to the butcher later so I’ll probably pick up something to grill since the weather is going to be nice. That’s about it for me.
I hope everyone has a great day and a wonderful weekend ahead!
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Friday morning! One more work day and then I'm off for 9. I have a feeling this will be a really long day too, as I look at everything that must be done before going on staycation. So here I was awake since 4am tossing and turning in bed trying to organize my day. But since it's now 5am and I can't get back to sleep, I figured I should get up and watch The Great Canadian Bake Off on dvr and see how it compares to The Great British Bake Off. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Hope your day goes well Martine. Have a fabulous staycation!!!

 

[He_Is_Born]

Good morning MMC ~
Happy Friday!
It’s going to be sunny and warm today with highs near 73 degrees. I woke up this morning and realized our A/C was running. I want my Fall temperatures back!
Not too much going on here. I straightened up the house and started laundry so far. I’m going to cook breakfast soon, just having a cup of coffee and relaxing for a few minutes.
I had mentioned that I went for a stress test last week. Well they ended up finding out I have an arrhythmia and the cardiologist wants to do further testing. I have to wear a monitor for an entire month. I just received it last night so this is my first day wearing it. I also have to go for a couple of other tests so that they can figure out what is causing the arrhythmia. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m so glad I decided to be proactive and make an appointment with the cardiologist. Just thought I’d to fill you guys in.
Anyway, typical day here of errands and chores. Not sure about dinner yet. I’m going to the butcher later so I’ll probably pick up something to grill since the weather is going to be nice. That’s about it for me.
I hope everyone has a great day and a wonderful weekend ahead!
xx

HMG - I will keep you in prayer that all will turn out okay.

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, My Friends!

Folks, time is starting to runs short on the countdown to the Season as you will be able to tell from the statistics below. It's been a great run, hasn't it?
(Same as always!)

Days to the Season: 10 (SINGLE DIGITS FROM TOMORROW!)
Days to Thanksgiving: 20 (Now, UNDER THREE WEEKS!)
Days to Christmas Day: 52 (UNDER 7 1/2 weeks!)

(Holy Holly!)


Truly pleasant here yesterday, as we spent it under calm, sunny skies with temperatures in the 70's.
Another nice one is predicted for today, before cooler weather moves in for tomorrow.
Our current reading is 54 degrees here in the capital city.


Have a Fabulous Friday, Folks!
And enjoy your Weekend Eve.


Hey!
The Special Post Series begins in 5 days!!
(Just sayin'.)

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, My Friends!

Folks, time is starting to runs short on the countdown to the Season as you will be able to tell from the statistics below. It's been a great run, hasn't it?
(Same as always!)

Days to the Season: 10 (SINGLE DIGITS FROM TOMORROW!)
Days to Thanksgiving: 20 (Now, UNDER THREE WEEKS!)
Days to Christmas Day: 52 (UNDER 7 1/2 weeks!)

(Holy Holly!)


Truly pleasant here yesterday, as we spent it under calm, sunny skies with temperatures in the 70's.
Another nice one is predicted for today, before cooler weather moves in for tomorrow.
Our current reading is 54 degrees here in the capital city.


Have a Fabulous Friday, Folks!
And enjoy your Weekend Eve.


Hey!
The Special Post Series begins in 5 days!!
(Just sayin'.)

Thanks Crown! Guess I better work on my special post this weekend!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC!! Happy, Happy Friday!! It's a dark & dreary morning here. Started out at 50º! Just work for me this morning & I have to be at moms by 2:30 this afternoon. Not many plans for the weekend, & that's ok!

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[Holiday]

I've been getting the annual flu shot since I was in my 20s!

Yep, definitely a personal choice. I have many neighbors who are nurses & they hate the flu shot. My friend is an herbalist & she (as well as most herbalist) are against it too. My mom had the flu shot & the pneumonia shot last year - ended up in the hospital for 2 months with...pneumonia!! She had the flu shot this year & couldn't walk for a week + after - she was so weak & shaky. My SIL is a nurse, so she's required to get the flu shot. Last year after the flu shot she ended up literally on her bathroom floor for 3 days! I'm going to pass for now!

 

[Holiday]

Could it be? Has it finally arrived?

The 25 Days of Christmas schedule it out!!!!

Printed it off yesterday!!!

 

[Holiday]

A long day of taking down Halloween decorations and starting the task of putting the trees up! My goal is to have most of them up by the weekend!

OMGosh! How exciting!!! Have fun!

 

[Holiday]

Oh no i am sorry to hear about mum. At least they have spotted it soon so treatment can start right away? Praying for her.

Thanks Festive. The nurse was supposed to get in touch with moms doctor. When I left Moms yesterday afternoon, they had not heard from the doc yet, but my sis got her started with the spirometer! xx Hopefully she's doing better today. She says she feels fine! xx

 

[Holiday]

Sorry to hear you have not been well. Ugh I hate being sick. I hope you recover quickly. Ain't nobody got time to be sick with holidays coming

It's been a tough year for you guys with your mum struggling. I can see how you would want to take all precautions to keep her well. It's a must. I hope you all still enjoy the celebrations regardless of how you all spend it.

P.S It's true once my kids are in school they pick up all sorts of bugs which means it passes on to all the family too.

Thanks Festive!! I'm feeling much better today! I slept on the couch last night - had the vaporizer going, loaded up with some Vitamin C, Resp 11, Airborne, Vicks & Essential oils!! Slept great! I've got my diffuser running here at work again today! Need to nip it in the bud!
It has definitely been an up & down year for Mom! That's the one reason I'm dreading this time of year - I just hope she can stay healthy! xx

 

[Holiday]

Good Friday morning! One more work day and then I'm off for 9. I have a feeling this will be a really long day too, as I look at everything that must be done before going on staycation. So here I was awake since 4am tossing and turning in bed trying to organize my day. But since it's now 5am and I can't get back to sleep, I figured I should get up and watch The Great Canadian Bake Off on dvr and see how it compares to The Great British Bake Off. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Good morning Martine! Hope you enjoyed the Bake Off!! How excited - only one more day!! Enjoy your staycation!! Will you be doing any Christmas decorating?

 

[Holiday]

TGIF MMC! Days are going fast and we're heading towards another weekend. This is a big one since it's now November. I am trying to really zone in now on what I'm buying for Christmas this year. We did our normal names in the hat Secret Santa at work November 1. And we will get each other a gift. Of course, then I'll be buying mostly for my family too. Just looking forward to a mostly laid back weekend. Not too many left of those as we all know once we get to Thanksgiving we're pretty much racing all over to get everything done. Have a great day!

How fun to exchange names at work! Have a great day & an even better weekend!