Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Crown 84]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON DAY 33 **


Good Morning, Everyone!

And the mornings will just keep getting gooder and gooder as we near the one week mark to Christmas Day 2017.

Our ever-dwindling count:
Days to Christmas Day: 10 (SINGLE DIGITS TOMORROW, Guys!!)
So close, I can almost hear the bells on Santa's sleigh.


A briefly warmer day was had here yesterday and we moved well into the 50's for the afternoon high.
Chillier weather will be the order of this final day of the work week, and it has begun at 35 degrees, here.


Have a Fabulous Friday, Friends.
It's Weekend Eve time once again!

 

[Crown 84]

Hello My Merry Chums!

Well, Mom is out of the hospital, but not "of the woods yet"; it's hard to stay merry watching her dwindling away and knowing full well that this will likely be her last Christmas with us. I try to make my way here and stay jolly, but it's been challenging finding time to work, help my dad out and visit here. My mom's birth mom died on Boxing Day many years ago and her adoptive mom died on New Year's Day during the same season; I have a bad feeling about this family trend.

I skipped my work out this morning at the gym so I could have a little "Merry Me Time" here at the forums.

These forum pages are always a Blessing and our merry forum family is growing more year after year. I'm thankful I gave myself permission to visit today. I know I seem open with the memories I share, but I'm actually a private person and don't share my feelings that much with others.

Mom -"Jane Dear" was certainly instrumental in turning me into a Christmas Nut from a young age. I hope I have the courage to stay strong in her presence this holiday. I don't want her to know how scared and sad I am; I just want to enjoy her company and make a few more memories while we can.

I guess in some ways I am lucky to at least know that she's slipping away so if there is any "unfinished business" we can make amends with each other; not everyone gets that opportunity; I think we're good.

Trying to keep a merry thought in my head and hoping YULE do the same,

Sorry to hear of your sadness, Auntie.
I rarely bring my troubles here but I can identify with you. I had to watch both of my parents slowly die from Alzheimer's.
Mrs Reagan was right. It's the "long goodbye". Tough to watch, especially if you are the sole caretaker, as I was for my father.
Glad you can find some solace here. That's one of our purposes!

 

[Edge612]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON DAY 33 **


Good Morning, Everyone!

And the mornings will just keep getting gooder and gooder as we near the one week mark to Christmas Day 2017.

Our ever-dwindling count:
Days to Christmas Day: 10 (SINGLE DIGITS TOMORROW, Guys!!)
So close, I can almost hear the bells on Santa's sleigh.


A briefly warmer day was had here yesterday and we moved well into the 50's for the afternoon high.
Chillier weather will be the order of this final day of the work week, and it has begun at 35 degrees, here.


Have a Fabulous Friday, Friends.
It's Weekend Eve time once again!

Thanks Crown! We've only got 2 hands of days left!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! HAPPY FRIDAY!! TGIF!

I'm looking forward to the weekend. I work until noon today, then let the weekend begin! Emma is coming to stay with Mom today. I hope Mom has a good day for her. I'm so excited to see her! I got the nicest letter from her yesterday! ♥ I'll probably spend a good part of the afternoon at Moms. Tonight our friends are having our whole gang over for some Christmas cheer - she has a Christmas craft for the girls. I'm curious! Tomorrow is cookie day at our house! Always a fun day!! Sunday I hope we have no plans!

I finished the last shrug last night, so that's a huge relief. Now it's time to concentrate 100% on ... CHRISTMAS!!!

Last night my nieces took my great nieces/nephews out caroling. It was the cutest! I met them at Moms b/c I thought it might put Lucy over the top if they all came to our house. LOL! (She's got SO much puppy in her!) Mom loved it. She had BIG smiles on her face. Then per request of my 5 yo great nephew, they went to Great Grandpa's grave to sing to him! That kid has the biggest ♥! They left an ornament at his grave too. So sweet!

Everyone, have a wonderful day!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Morning all and a happy Friday to one and all. So Christmas 17' is in full swing and in typical fashion time is absolutely flying by. I think December needs another week pre Christmas. There just isn't enough time.

I was thinking two weeks myself, but if I could get one extra week, I'd take it!

 

[MerryCarey]

Ran across this today Merry! Havent found a free pattern yet, just a paid download from Etsy.

Cute!
I could probably fake something similar to that ... it looks like it's just individual rows of double crochet gathered together in a bunch, with beads attached.

 

[MerryCarey]

Hello My Merry Chums!

Well, Mom is out of the hospital, but not "of the woods yet"; it's hard to stay merry watching her dwindling away and knowing full well that this will likely be her last Christmas with us. I try to make my way here and stay jolly, but it's been challenging finding time to work, help my dad out and visit here. My mom's birth mom died on Boxing Day many years ago and her adoptive mom died on New Year's Day during the same season; I have a bad feeling about this family trend.

I skipped my work out this morning at the gym so I could have a little "Merry Me Time" here at the forums.

These forum pages are always a Blessing and our merry forum family is growing more year after year. I'm thankful I gave myself permission to visit today. I know I seem open with the memories I share, but I'm actually a private person and don't share my feelings that much with others.

Mom -"Jane Dear" was certainly instrumental in turning me into a Christmas Nut from a young age. I hope I have the courage to stay strong in her presence this holiday. I don't want her to know how scared and sad I am; I just want to enjoy her company and make a few more memories while we can.

I guess in some ways I am lucky to at least know that she's slipping away so if there is any "unfinished business" we can make amends with each other; not everyone gets that opportunity; I think we're good.

Trying to keep a merry thought in my head and hoping YULE do the same,

My heart is with you, Auntie. I'm in awe of people like you who can stay positive when beset with unhappiness.

 

[MerryCarey]

Happy Weekend Eve to all!
I'm antsy today ... I have stuff to do that I want to finish so I can relax and enjoy Christmas more slowly, and I can't get started until the weekend.

 

[NcGunny]

Hello My Merry Chums!

Well, Mom is out of the hospital, but not "of the woods yet"; it's hard to stay merry watching her dwindling away and knowing full well that this will likely be her last Christmas with us. I try to make my way here and stay jolly, but it's been challenging finding time to work, help my dad out and visit here. My mom's birth mom died on Boxing Day many years ago and her adoptive mom died on New Year's Day during the same season; I have a bad feeling about this family trend.

I skipped my work out this morning at the gym so I could have a little "Merry Me Time" here at the forums.

These forum pages are always a Blessing and our merry forum family is growing more year after year. I'm thankful I gave myself permission to visit today. I know I seem open with the memories I share, but I'm actually a private person and don't share my feelings that much with others.

Mom -"Jane Dear" was certainly instrumental in turning me into a Christmas Nut from a young age. I hope I have the courage to stay strong in her presence this holiday. I don't want her to know how scared and sad I am; I just want to enjoy her company and make a few more memories while we can.

I guess in some ways I am lucky to at least know that she's slipping away so if there is any "unfinished business" we can make amends with each other; not everyone gets that opportunity; I think we're good.

Trying to keep a merry thought in my head and hoping YULE do the same,

Sorry to hear about your mom Auntie. Make it a great Christmas to remember! When my grandma was getting bad she had told us nobody was to be miserable on Christmas Day and I honestly had put up every decoration they owned in every available spot. We celebrated Christmas like crazy and on New Years day she was gone... its kinda weird because that ranks up there in one of the best Christmas on record for me.

 

[Bradmac]

Morning MMC! TGIF! It's been a long and busy week. Got my 5 year watch at work last night at my 6th Christmas party. It's hard to believe that I've been here that long. Just getting ready for a busy weekend of buying food for Christmas Eve dinner, wrapping Christmas presents, watching Christmas shows and baking Christmas cookies. Notice the theme Christmas? That's what December is all about!

Congrats on the 5 year milestone!

 

[Bradmac]

Hello My Merry Chums!

Well, Mom is out of the hospital, but not "of the woods yet"; it's hard to stay merry watching her dwindling away and knowing full well that this will likely be her last Christmas with us. I try to make my way here and stay jolly, but it's been challenging finding time to work, help my dad out and visit here. My mom's birth mom died on Boxing Day many years ago and her adoptive mom died on New Year's Day during the same season; I have a bad feeling about this family trend.

I skipped my work out this morning at the gym so I could have a little "Merry Me Time" here at the forums.

These forum pages are always a Blessing and our merry forum family is growing more year after year. I'm thankful I gave myself permission to visit today. I know I seem open with the memories I share, but I'm actually a private person and don't share my feelings that much with others.

Mom -"Jane Dear" was certainly instrumental in turning me into a Christmas Nut from a young age. I hope I have the courage to stay strong in her presence this holiday. I don't want her to know how scared and sad I am; I just want to enjoy her company and make a few more memories while we can.

I guess in some ways I am lucky to at least know that she's slipping away so if there is any "unfinished business" we can make amends with each other; not everyone gets that opportunity; I think we're good.

Trying to keep a merry thought in my head and hoping YULE do the same,

I'm sending prayers for your mom, and for you and your family, Auntie.

 

[Bradmac]

Good morning MMC! HAPPY FRIDAY!! TGIF!

I'm looking forward to the weekend. I work until noon today, then let the weekend begin! Emma is coming to stay with Mom today. I hope Mom has a good day for her. I'm so excited to see her! I got the nicest letter from her yesterday! ♥ I'll probably spend a good part of the afternoon at Moms. Tonight our friends are having our whole gang over for some Christmas cheer - she has a Christmas craft for the girls. I'm curious! Tomorrow is cookie day at our house! Always a fun day!! Sunday I hope we have no plans!

I finished the last shrug last night, so that's a huge relief. Now it's time to concentrate 100% on ... CHRISTMAS!!!

Last night my nieces took my great nieces/nephews out caroling. It was the cutest! I met them at Moms b/c I thought it might put Lucy over the top if they all came to our house. LOL! (She's got SO much puppy in her!) Mom loved it. She had BIG smiles on her face. Then per request of my 5 yo great nephew, they went to Great Grandpa's grave to sing to him! That kid has the biggest ♥! They left an ornament at his grave too. So sweet!

Everyone, have a wonderful day!!!

That's great! I know your mom will be happy to see Emma again!

Enjoy your weekend!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you all! We went to the Dr and they ruled out diabetes and they sent her for some bloodwork so we should know more tomorrow.

Her Dr said it may not be anything and she just needs to take in more calories. I wish I had that problem...

Oh gosh, I wish I had that problem too!! Continued prayers! Enjoy your long weekend!

 

[Holiday]

Good evening MMC !

it has been catch up time with the snow around here the last few days and getting very cold. I love it ! It feel so Christmassy now !!
as you can see, Penny is enjoying the tree !

LittleCS's birthday today, had a great dinner and a yummy black forest cake.

House is almost ready for Christmas, just have a couple of more gifts to buy then that is done. baking is done, now to deliver it all.

Hope you all have a great night !

Adorable pic! ♥ Happy belated bday to @LittleCS Hope it's a great birthday month!

 

[Holiday]

Is it too early to shop for next year ? Yabba

Nope!

 

[Holiday]

Morning all and a happy Friday to one and all. So Christmas 17' is in full swing and in typical fashion time is absolutely flying by. I think December needs another week pre Christmas. There just isn't enough time.

I couldn't agree more! I would take an extra 2 weeks! Happy Friday!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC!
I have lots of shopping to do today plus daily chores in between. My husbands company Christmas party is this evening as well. Busy, busy. I hope everyone has a nice day and a wonderful Christmassy weekend ahead!

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Good luck with your shopping & chores today! Have fun at the party tonight! Enjoy the 2nd last Friday before Christmas!

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! TGIF! It's been a long and busy week. Got my 5 year watch at work last night at my 6th Christmas party. It's hard to believe that I've been here that long. Just getting ready for a busy weekend of buying food for Christmas Eve dinner, wrapping Christmas presents, watching Christmas shows and baking Christmas cookies. Notice the theme Christmas? That's what December is all about!

I bought some supplies for the Christmas Eve smokehouse spaghetti last night! So exciting!!!
Happy Friday!

 

[Holiday]

Hello My Merry Chums!

Well, Mom is out of the hospital, but not "of the woods yet"; it's hard to stay merry watching her dwindling away and knowing full well that this will likely be her last Christmas with us. I try to make my way here and stay jolly, but it's been challenging finding time to work, help my dad out and visit here. My mom's birth mom died on Boxing Day many years ago and her adoptive mom died on New Year's Day during the same season; I have a bad feeling about this family trend.

I skipped my work out this morning at the gym so I could have a little "Merry Me Time" here at the forums.

These forum pages are always a Blessing and our merry forum family is growing more year after year. I'm thankful I gave myself permission to visit today. I know I seem open with the memories I share, but I'm actually a private person and don't share my feelings that much with others.

Mom -"Jane Dear" was certainly instrumental in turning me into a Christmas Nut from a young age. I hope I have the courage to stay strong in her presence this holiday. I don't want her to know how scared and sad I am; I just want to enjoy her company and make a few more memories while we can.

I guess in some ways I am lucky to at least know that she's slipping away so if there is any "unfinished business" we can make amends with each other; not everyone gets that opportunity; I think we're good.

Trying to keep a merry thought in my head and hoping YULE do the same,

(((HUGS))) It's difficult, I understand! You are a good daughter! Mom was in the hospital the whole month of December & then the nursing home all of January last year. It was a tough Christmas. This year (knock on wood) she is home, but she has good days & bad days. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers! I hope you are able to make some merry memories this year.

 

[Bradmac]

TGIF Christmas friends!

Next Friday will be the Christmas weekend! Wow!

This weekend is wasted with a wedding. I know; it sounds heartless of me, but this is the last weekend before Christmas, and both days are filled with wedding activities. We're not even related to them! LOL

Anyway, I watched Jim Carrey's The Grinch last night, and I plan to watch A Christmas Carol tonight. I still haven't seen the whole Polar Express yet. Time is getting away from me!

I hope y'all have a great weekend!