h holy night, this week is easy in the grateful department! The fridge is full, the tree is sparkly, the presents are plentiful under the tree...But mostly I am thankful for the folks; I'm surrounded by my most loved ones, in a peaceful quiet corner of the world. The only thing that would make this evening better would be SNOW! I'm thinking that's not happening... but a girl can dream of her Christmas miracle, can't she?
This week I'm thankful for:
* Studded snow tires.
* A safe road trip over somewhat dicey roads with my men.
* Happy doggies. The peaceful three at home and the bouncy one in her new and loving abode.
* Umbrellas. If you're going to leave the snow and come to the rainforests, it's good to have the proper protective gear!
* Safeway employees who hand out chocolate when the lines are way long. Chaos, baby, chaos.
* Hot showers. Whether I need one to wake up or one to get sleepy, hot showers seem to do the trick. Thankfully.
* Having absolutely nothing critical on the agenda until Monday. Wow.
* Sweet niece giggles.
* Interesting conversational games played around the dinner table. It's always a good time learning about the family!
* Christmas greetings from friends and family near and far. Lovely reminders of the human connections that enrich our lives.
* For reminders of Christmas Eve seven years ago, when a sweet and thoughtful gentleman stopped by my catering kitchen to see how I was doing, wondering how my first single mom Christmas was going to go. What a guy. Seven years later I am so very happy and thankful for that man, every day since.
* For reminders of what this season really does commemorate. Significant stuff, that star over Bethlehem business.
I found a bunch of Christmas videos that could bring a tear to your eye (at least, they did to mine); you know, the Hallmark ads, the Folgers ads... but then I settled on this clip. Funny!
Blessings to you on this marvelous weekend. May you feel joy and love tomorrow and always! xo
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