Thursday, December 17, 2009

Slip-slipping Away

The days are slipping softly by. One week left until Christmas. But I'll be ready. My checklist now has lots of checks. Gifts are purchased and wrapped. Decorating has long been done, and admired by guests at our lunch and dinner parties. The cards and letters have gone out. Most of the baking is done. I'll do the Christmas bread tomorrow, and wrap and freeze it. There will be traditional cut out cookie baking with the "kids" of two generations after they arrive next week. Yesterday I finished the last sewing project. Last summer I harvested lavender from our garden and thought it would be fun to make some sachets. I used my machine embroidery to make pockets and a matching tea towel. These will be gifts but I can't tell you who will receive them because one of them just might be reading this. Linda of A Slower Pace writes about lag time, that time she has between the early holiday season preparation and those last minute things, like the bed making, final dusting, and grocery run before her daughter arrives. Things it's too early to do. But I'm thinking I'll be coming out just about right, with maybe a bit of time for a walk and a nap. We still have Garden D'Lights to attend, and it looks like we're going to be given tickets to the Seahawks football game on Sunday. We may spend a little time downtown after the game. I'd better write that walk and nap on my calendar, or I might not get them in! And just in case, we got our H1N1 shots today. Wishing a happy and healthy holiday to all!

8 comments:

  1. sounds like lots of good planning ahead for you so you can enjoy the holidays and not be overwhelmed. I just found out my dg-in-law who lives in Santa Fe has the swine flu. Not much I can do from a distance and she works too. But now she is home SICK.

    ReplyDelete
  2. You are amazing, Linda! I hear they have the nasal H1N1 available for pregnant women here but we're still short on the shots. I hope we get them soon. Good for you for getting everything done! Those sachets are gorgeous!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Kay,
    Apparently our supply of H1N1 vaccine is now "plentiful". At the clinic yesterday they were disposing of vaccine that was passed the expiration date. It has a short shelf life. It's a shame that it's being wasted when people like you can't get it.

    ReplyDelete
  4. You are highly organised Linda. Well done. So is Jill, my wife.
    Your home-made gifts look great and I'm sure your friends and family will enjoy them. Your Lefsa in you previous blog look great too. Wish I could have some! - Dave

    ReplyDelete
  5. I am in awe of the lovely lavendar gifts you thoughtfully made. I keep telling myself I should get brave and try something fun like that! I need more time before Christmas! Ashton's arrival home for winter break from college with ALL the contents of her dorm room (she's commuting next semester) and the house is full with her stuff. We still haven't a tree up yet! Oh well, it will all come together and we will all be together, the best part.

    ReplyDelete
  6. You are one busy gal. I always have to go lie down after I read your blog. MB

    ReplyDelete
  7. Holy cow....I us have gifts, not wrapped...but I have every intention... of letting hubby do it. You are a wonder of energy Linda..

    ReplyDelete
  8. How did it go with the HiNi shots?
    These sachets are too beautiful, you're so talented.
    And inspiring..

    Wishing you the happiest healthiest New Year Linda!

    ReplyDelete

I would love to read your comments. Since I link most posts to Facebook, you may comment there if you do not have an account. I have eliminated Anonymous comments due to spammers.