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[peachiepie]

It's 23:00 on Christmas Eve here, now heading to bed before the big day tomorrow (although I'm working).

Merry Christmas everyone

 

[PollyannaMom]

I can't believe it's already Christmas Eve! I'm "ready" as far as getting stuff done, but I still feel like the Christmas season was short this year.

DS is at a party and DH and I are currently binging the Holiday Baking Challenge episodes in our DVR.

Merry Christmas, Quackers!!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Merry Christmas

 

[footballmouse]

Merry Christmas

 

[lynxstch]

Wishing my Dis Quacker family a peaceful, joy filled Christmas Day!

 

[footballmouse]

(although I'm working)

I'm working too. Kinda feels like a normal day.

 

[Snowysmom]

Merry Christmas to all!

 

[peachiepie]

I'm working too. Kinda feels like a normal day.

Mine passed quite quickly which is positive, got a bit of free time before I'm back tomorrow afternoon. I think Boxing Day will end up being a busy one unfortunately.

Hope yours passes swiftly for you!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Merry Christmas dear Quacker family. Dad and I were so graced extra by God for a break in the rain so we could celebrate together. I also was blessed to have had a good therapy session this morning. I will continue to play in a little while by giving out more little gifts to residents and staff. May each of you rejoice extra today in God's Gift to us of Jesus. He loves and is always with you. Remember, I care, too. God Bless You all.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Merry Christmas dear friends.

Tom just left to drive the recruits around Cape May to see the lights, and bring them back to the base.



We couldn’t host without Nancy and Garry.
These recruits should graduate in 4 weeks. They are fine men, ranging from 18 years old to 24.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good morning on this quiet day after Christmas! We had a good time at DH's folks' house yesterday and got home fairly late, so I actually slept in this morning. Having coffee and then will start straightening up a bit.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Beautiful pictures dear Footballmouse and dear Bobbi, thank you for sharing. Glad you had fun dear PollyannaMom. Happy Friday to all.

 

[Snowysmom]

Tazdev I hope your Christmas Day was a better day with family.

Footballmouse and Bobbiwoz Lovely holiday pictures.

PeachiePie Hope your Boxing Day is not too busy. At least the time will fly by if you are.

Good Morning, It is 11 here now with temps only heading to around 20. I have been out and around a bit this morning. Christmas day was nice with the kids and grandkids. Sam was so funny when he opened the stocking I gave him. He kept pulling out stuff and saying Nana, this is just what I was looking for or this was just what I wanted. He even said that when he pulled out one sock. I had to tell him to go back in for the second one. Charlotte was my shadow yesterday which I love. She is so sweet. Ellie spent time almost finishing a book by the time we had breakfast. And Luke was working on a lego. Ellie and Luke learned how to play Battleship. Kenny's kids got electric scooters and after I left to go to Jeff's house they went around the nearby high school having a great time. They got alot of good stuff too. Ethan's birthday is coming up so more gifts for him. We are doing the family birthday on New Year's Eve as Kenny will have them again. Last evening I was in a bit of a funk and sad. My NH friend must have gotten vibes because she sent me a text asking if I was doing OK. So we texted back and forth for a bit. She has been such a comfort and kind friend. We really think of ourselves more as sisters. We need to start planning our Boothbay Harbor trip for May.

Now off to wash the wood floors and I have alot. Keeping busy today and will go out later to get something for supper. I have done enough cooking and baking for awhile. Sunday I will make a crustless broccoli and swiss quiche. Not a fan of ham in my quiche.

Have a good day today. Rest and recover and enjoy.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. 31 going to 34, with a chance of mixed precipitation and icing. Lovely weather.

It was a quiet Christmas. I did talk to Summer and her kids, who all thanked me for the gifts. That was a first, ad surprised me. Then I got a text in late afternoon from Luke, all it said was Merry Christmas. I didn't open it, I didn't read it and I didn't respond. He's ignored me for the last 6 months, going right by my house to go to his mothers, so why should I bother.

I had been watching Taylor Swift's Era's Tour thing on Disney, and sat down to watch the last 2 episodes. I was surprised to find out that the last episode was the entire almost 3 1/2 hour long concert. I know enough of her music that I enjoyed it. She has amazing stamina to do a show that long, sang almost 30 songs, and with the dancing, costume changes, and amazing computer generated stuff, I can see why it's the highest grossing concert in history.

I got a nice surprise this morning when I found out that Amazon Video (and some other streaming services) is letting us buy Wicked for Good for viewing (Dec 30 for me since I'm not in the pacific time zone where it's being released at 9 pm on the 29th.) Of course I immediately bought it, and that will be my New Year's Day activity, (if I can wait that long), along with taking down the tree and decorations and outdoor lights (weather permitting). According to everything I'd read the dvd won't be available for purchase until Nov 21, 2026 and I'm not waiting that long to see it again.

Have a good day

 

[tazdev3225]

Happy day after Christmas.

I did enjoy the time with my husband's family although I missed not having all of my kids and grandkids there. I also had more bad news on the way so I wasn't in great spirits but I tried. Christmas Day found me in a huge funk. Nothing seemed to brighten my day. I dropped some things off to my mom, food anyway that she needed to take to my brothers house. I didn't go there as my son invited us to his house, the first time since the Super Bowl. We did get some good news that Dad should be home by Monday so that definitely helped. Still don't know if mom will need surgery, she sees the orthopedist on Tuesday. A woman from church dropped some soup off to her Christmas Eve so that was really nice. I have butted heads with the woman over a few things, she is much more conservative than I am, but she can be nice. I think my resentment towards her is that she never thought to do that while my husband was in rehabs and hospitals for over 2 months when he had his strokes. I need to learn to "Let It Go!"

The issue from Christmas Eve was one we knew would most likely happen one day, but it still breaks my heart. My cousin has been raising her sister's children since they were toddlers. My other cousin is a junkie, not even sure if she is alive as no one has heard from her in at least 10 years. The younger of the 2 children has multiple developmental issues and is prone to severe outbursts. He had one Christmas Eve, and it has come time to surrender him to be placed in a group home, my cousin wound up in the ER with several injuries. When he is on an even keel he is such a sweet kid, but he just turned 16 and he is a BIG boy. My cousin is almost 60 and she but just can't deal with him anymore, she isn't strong enough. I know he doesn't lash out on purpose, as she does, but he is mostly nonverbal and gets frustrated and overwhelmed. I hope at some point we will be able to bring him out for brief visits, I just feel so bad for them all because he is going to be so scared and confused, she is heartbroken that she had to come to this.

On a bright note, I got to spend time with LJ at my son's house, and he just brightened my day so much. He got a small air hockey game and wanted me to play with him. When he wanted to score, he would lift my arm and hold it up so I couldn't block his shot. He loved the gifts I got him, especially the small hulk figure and car. My grandson Kyle was wearing the gift I gave him which just warmed my heart so much. I usually just give him cash, but I found a shirt I knew he would like, and he did. LJ also got a "medical kit" and a kids book on the heart. He wants to be a cardiologist when he grows up. That was also a hit as he checked our temperature and listened to our hearts. Also checked us for broken bones with the X-rays in the kit.

i haven't received most of my gifts as my daughter has the flu and has the gifts for me from my husband. I did get some Mickey Mouse items from my other daughter including a Mickey Mouse cheese board, Mickey Mouse mug warmer and towels for the kitchen. My son and DIL gave me a giant Mickey Mouse Funko Pop. That will go in one of the spare rooms that we will be starting on in the New Year.

Didn't take many pics but here's LJ and my Ginat Mickey Mouse




Hope you all have a nice day and stay warm. Just looked at the temperature and it's only 26 degrees out. We are supposed to get a wintry mix storm over night with sleet, rain and snow, possibly ice too.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra hug to all.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. It is 16 here now with temps heading to 25. We got a couple of inches of snow overnight. I am waiting until I think the roads will be salted. The complex is all done so no problem here. I was busy yesterday with cleaning floors, errands, and other housework. Today I am taking down the Christmas decorations, cleaning the bathrooms, and making an oatmeal bake for the week. It is a keep busy weekend. I am almost done with The Pitt. I had to watch 3 episodes yesterday as they really built on each other. I couldn't stop watching until I knew how things turned out.

Have a good Saturday.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm in the same 2-isn inch snow zone, and the cat insisted I open the window so he could smell it.

Once it's light out, I'll shovel the driveway. DH has a class at the gym at 9:00, and I'm supposed to pick up MIL at 10:00 to go dress shopping for some upcoming Lodge events.

I think maybe I'll make a turkey meatloaf tonight and them a mac 'n cheese tomorrow to use up the leftover ham.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Your Christmas sounded especially nice, @Snowysmom !

A cousin and his family came to Cape May last night ahead of the bad weather, and we are going to lunch together, with Nancy as well. Then we’ll all come here for desserts. Konnor said he would like to decorate the last Gingerbread house we have, and that will be enjoyable. He’s a junior in HS, and last year he was a great help as Nancy and I completed the Cousins’s Calendar, and this year we hadn’t seen him in the fall.

Tomorrow Tom and I leave for our NYE cruise.

Enjoy whatever you have to do today!

 

[peachiepie]

@bobbiwoz - enjoy the cruise! Where is the cruise visiting?

I got a new Cricut machine and have been making a t-shirt for my upcoming Disney trip...it's very niche!