We went to the lake after daughter's rehearsal on Saturday. I had not decorated the house there so I took care of that! We won't be back until around New Year's Eve, but the house will be festive when we get there!
Yesterday I spent all afternoon decorating the outside of the house! I never used to do very much outside but the kids finally guilted me into doing more!
I "thought" I was almost finished shopping for christmas, but every time I go out I find something else that someone would like! And this week the UPS guy has been by the house everyday with packages that were ordered online. Now I just have to get started wrapping!
This morning I had a great phone conversation with my bf's mom. BF died over six years ago and I normally try to make a visit to her parents sometime over the holidays when I am in hometown. Well because of The Nutcracker I won't be going to hometown and I am going to miss our visit. But we were able to have a great talk and have plans to get together after the holidays!
Thursday is the christmas lunch for the teachers at the middle school. We have asked parents to prepare their favorite party food and we will have a nice setup in the media center for the teachers to come eat during lunch. And we have arranged for volunteers to monitor their classes during that time so they have a break and can enjoy themselves.
I love christmas cards and almost run to the mailbox during the holiday season to see who we have received cards from that day! Would you believe that it is the 15th and we have only received 2 cards so far? I am really getting bummed!
So, have you noticed a decline in the number of cards you normally receive? Or have we just made everyone's black list?
I've received quite a few cards this year (quite a few from blog friends too) but I do think less people are sending them this year. Me? I just mailed mine out yesterday.
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Hugs!
Kat
We've only received three or four so far ourselves and we usually get at least 15 or 20. Although considering that I haven't addressed the first card myself (and I ALWAYS send out Christmas cards) I don't suppose I deserve to receive any. Time has just gotten away from me. I have the CARDS and the STAMPS.
ReplyDeleteI am frantically trying to get my cards done. Sure wasn't easy since I had to crop 'head' shots of all my boys out of various pictures because I can't get them all together for a shot - ugh!
ReplyDeleteMy card receiving has been a bit slow this year too :(
You have been so busy ! Happy Christmas to you !
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone! I am doing last minute this year, and it sort of can't be helped. Taking a lot of deep breaths and trying to relax and enjoy! Happy Holidays! Karena
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