Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Almost December!
Sweet thing and David were up Saturday to take the mower deck off the tractor and put the snow plow on. A rousing pinochle game with the woman losing developed and a pork loin dinner was consumed. Jay loves having the family up so he can cook something special for them.
A moment during the visit that sticks in my mind was when my daughter requested that I hug her tight and she whispered in my ear that the Mommy smell was what she sensed sometimes. She said she thought to herself “Gee I smell just like my mommy”! What a warm and comforting thing to say. What an inner smile develops each time I think of it.
All the thoughts of Christmas have started floating through my head. I have someone coming tomorrow to clean the sad old carpeting in the living/dining room area so I can set up the new tree. The snow has disappeared and it is a good time to string those outside lights before it returns. Getting ready to decorate involves several blue plastic boxes filled with goodies that must be hauled up from the basement and be sorted through. I love this time of year because the house take on a warm and welcoming glow that shine into all the corners, out of the windows, and beckons all to come a sit a spell!
There are still the lawn decorations to finish, cards to address and send out, and I think I’ll make cookies this year. I need to knit myself a new pair of gloves and buy some boots. Buck and Doe are waiting in the basement to start their second adventure on the lawn of the dome. Of course Doe needs to be reassembled but Buck and the sled where were stored without losing a leg or a runner! What an exciting three weeks are ahead.
As is tradition all the children will be here on Christmas Eve with their children in tow. Being together, eating a great meal, laughing, and recalling past Christmas together will be top priority.
This last year has been what the farmers call a rough row to hoe but hopefully things will get better as the new year progresses. But whatever happens we at least have each other to lean and make it through!
