Getting Closer

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my last couple of posts, they were a joy to read.  Having the family together meant a lot to me and brought me a lot of pleasure so it was lovely to be able to share that with you.  I also appreciate how difficult it can be when times are tough and thoughts of Christmas are dreaded.  We visited a couple of our elderly neighbours yesterday, taking some home baked goodies and preserves.  We hope we were able to lift their spirits a little, it is our intention to pop around again next week.  Technology is a wonderful thing our Grandson was a Shepherd in his first school Nativity and we were able to watch his performance, words cannot describe the feelings that overwhelmed me throughout he was amazing.  Lily and Daisy are in a dance show at the weekend to which we have been invited unfortunately Lucy has tonsillitis and Daisy has a chest infection.  Time will tell now if we are able to go as Gerard has a compromised immune system due to his medication so not wise to knowingly be around infections.  A little disappointing but health is a precious thing.

I still have a few gifts to wrap but apart from that I am enjoying the season.  Catching up with friends, listening to Christmas music and watching Christmas films.  Now that I have a little time I intend to catch up with a little reading.  I have also been adding to the gifts, making hugs for the mugs filled with sachets of chocolate and chocolate stirrers.

 

All ready to be popped into a hamper I have ready for when we go to Victoria's.  I have also made some for our good friend who looks after the dog when we go away.

 

A Christmas Eve box has been made in readiness for Lily and Daisy, Lucy intends to pop a few bits in for after church.

 

 

 

I have managed to get the house back to some normality, it never ceases to amaze how quickly it can be achieved when you look at the mess.  The mountain of washing up was a bit of a chore but I am not a fan of paper/plastic products although I can understand how much easier it would have been.  I am the same about napkins preferring cloth to paper, although you do have the added job of  another washing load.  The table is now set for two for us to enjoy some quality time and meals together.

 

 

This time the napkin is folded into an elves boot with a spreader popped inside.  The napkin folding is a little fun and can easily be found using google.   So far we are enjoying the season and have a lot to be thankful for.  How are your plans going?

 

See you soon.