Ho Ho Ho

Life has a funny way of catching up on you. We are just over two weeks shy from Christmas and I am dreading it with every fiber of my being. Not actually Christmas itself, but the stuff that goes with it.

I'm still at odds with Dw's family, unknown to them that I have issues. I could not fathom what would happen if I actually expressed how I felt about things. If I thought I was cut off now, all ties would be severed. I know I've told Dw that I refuse to go to his parents house for Boxing Day and I have been really strong and sticking to that. Now that the day is getting closer, every time I think about it I start to feel guilty and second guess my decision. I know it's the right one for me, but is the right one for my family? I guess we will have to sit down and have a chat about it. I'll deal with it, I'll get over it, I'll rant about it until it's done.

The tree is decorated, the house is prettied up and the outside looks good. The 20 cm of snow we received today made it look very festive. I even have the stockings hung. Now, just to wrap the presents. Man I hate to wrap, is there anyone out there willing to do it for me. I never get the edges straight, always way too much paper left at the ends and when you fold it up it gets all bunchy. I never have ribbon to match the paper or bow and the name tag never stays on. When I'm done it looks like a small child did it.

Well it's been a while since I last posted...... but not really to much to catch up on.

I have 9 shifts at work left, or two weeks from today I'll be stating my Christmas break, for 6 days. Yes it will be nice to be off, but I'll be busy enough around the house. All those last minute preparations for the big guys arrival.

I feel bad that I sound like a bit of a Scrooge, so I am going to try and spreed some holiday cheer. I was inspired today by a lady who was parked beside me at the mall. I was loading the van up with my purchases, when I noticed the lady beside me clearing my windshield for me. I smiled and said thank you, she said "I was doing mine anyway. Have a happy holiday" Then she got in her car and drove away. When I opened the door to the van, I pulled out my snow-brush and cleaned of the car beside me, got back in and drove home. Hopefully it made some one's day a bit brighter. I'm not looking for a pat on the back, but I guess you could say in that moment "it" was contagious and I am glad I caught it.