December 12, 2022

And a month later.......

 

This photo was so cute, I printed it out to put in our Christmas cards.  This is probable the first year I've sent out cards in a decade.  I have no idea why ~ after so long ~ I suddenly get a wild hair and sent out cards.  Perhaps it's because time is my own now?  It's the only explanation I can come up with. 😀

Last week I had an oil change scheduled ~ at 8am, which is the only place I schedule early appointments with, because otherwise you sit there forever!  As I'm driving with all the folks that are in that big rush to get to work, I realize I've become one of those people that holds people up from zooming down road so they aren't late.  It was nice.  I really enjoyed it....I think I get it now, when I would be so frustrated by those drivers that are doing the actual speed limit.  Haha

I've been really busy, volunteering and baking, taking long walks with the puppy.  Now that he is fully vaccinated, we can let him explore and sniff ~ and he enjoys those walks!  Today isn't a good day though, we're supposed to have a rain/snow mix soon, and the wind!  Ugh.  So, we'll just have to find another way to get that activity going.  I hate cold weather.  It doesn't matter how many layers I put on, or how warm the hat is.  I feel so miserable cold.  I tried to see if I could teach Demitri to walk on the treadmill, but even at it's lowest lever, it starts out too fast!  Maybe later?  When he's older.  Hmmmm 

So, what are you doing for Christmas?  Do you bake cookies or fudge?  We always got together and brought what we needed and then split it all up.  This was my Mom and sister, and sometimes one of my Mom's friends.  It was fun.  I tried to do the same with a friends, but she wasn't much of a baker, and brought a recipe that took f o r e v e r.  So we didn't get much done, and I was so frustrated it was all I could do to NOT say REALLY?  I need a baking buddy.  Any of y'all want to come over?  

Have a great week...

Love, 365

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