On the twelfth day of Christmas..... as I prepare to break down Christmas and pack away the ornaments, I sift through the memories made this Christmas season, and my heart is full to bustin'. There are so many precious moments, big and small, that I have tucked away to keep me warm this winter and… Continue reading The Twelfth Day of Christmas
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The Eleventh Day of Christmas
On the eleventh day of Christmas..... I think of the eleven songs I love the most during this holiday season. 1--"Nothing But a Child" by Steve Earle My Daddy loved Steve Earle, so of course I do too, but this song is very, very special. 2--"Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid This song… Continue reading The Eleventh Day of Christmas
The Tenth Day of Christmas
On the tenth day of Christmas..... ten dishes of leftovers in the fridge. I love leftovers. I really do. They are the best. I love having food already prepared, easily warmed and served--especially during the week when our schedules tend to get a little busier. Over the holidays I did more cooking than usual. Today… Continue reading The Tenth Day of Christmas
The Ninth Day of Christmas
On the ninth day of Christmas..... There are nine words that tell the story of the past week, of the past year. In saying farewell to 2015, I think back over the goodbyes of the year and my heart breaks again. I much prefer the hello's and the hugs and and the coffeehouse chats and… Continue reading The Ninth Day of Christmas
The Seventh Day of Christmas
On the seventh day of Christmas..... seven loads of laundry..... or at least that many. I kind of stopped counting in the midst of the Great New Year's Eve Lego Challenge and Kids' Only Dance Party and the Minions Movie and the Keeping Calm of the Dog During the Everlasting Fireworks. A busy day, but… Continue reading The Seventh Day of Christmas
The Sixth Day of Christmas
On the sixth day of Christmas..... six pairs of little bare feet. Running through the yard, romping through the house. Getting them where they wanted to be, catching skinks and lizards and frogs and lovingly creating them wonderful habitats. Running after each other and riding bikes and scooters. Wandering all over Blackberry Flats. Or little… Continue reading The Sixth Day of Christmas
The Fifth Day of Christmas
On the fifth day of Christmas..... .....fi-ive things that sing. For the second year, we have the droids you may or may not be looking for along with Merry Darth and Yoda Claus, singing joyfully in the front yard. On the front porch our little snow friend is singing a familiar tune. Better than… Continue reading The Fifth Day of Christmas
The Fourth Day of Christmas
On the fourth day of Christmas..... four haikus for the season. To Hallmark Channel and all your movies-- Hallmark, what you've done is fill my heart with joy and keep me up all night I love getting all of the pretty Christmas cards from friends and family near and far every year. But the unusual… Continue reading The Fourth Day of Christmas
The Third Day of Christmas
On the third day of Christmas..... Tonight I sat listening to the carols being played and sung by people who have come to be a part of my family. As they sang and played the guitar and the flute and the drum box, I was, once again, moved to tears in the midst of "Silent… Continue reading The Third Day of Christmas
Second Day of Christmas
On the second day of Christmas..... two Mock Pecan pies. Christmas Eve was my baking day. I love baking as a general rule. Our family has decided you either have the baking gene or the cooking gene. Sister claims I got the baking one, while she got the cooking one. "But your children are luckier… Continue reading Second Day of Christmas
I Might Need A Nap 