Counting the Days

Not necessarily because I am excited but more that I am not ready! Always seems to be something more to do. Once you start cleaning, it seems to take forever! Does that mean I haven't done this corner before or did I skim it or skip it last time and that is why it needs 'more' attention? Trying to throw things out - discard - regift (haha that only happens when everyone is in agreement to doing so). I must admit the 'gift exchange' parties do come in handy sometimes for regifting - but not family!

We cleaned out a lot in the basement so that I can move more things down there in their place! Need to clean off the dining room table of all the gift wrap and boxes and ribbon and get it set up for dinners for 8. That's a big stretch for a small size of table for 2. Amazing how that becomes a big effort eh? Love having everyone here once they are here...getting to that place is sometimes a bit of a pull on my emotions.

On the other hand, it feels good to make cookies and hamburger soup and buy all the 'extra' things for Christmas. A good cleaning of the house never hurts either! All in all, looking forward to 'family time' - and all that goes with it! 

Merry Christmas!