Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, December 26

[faerywings]

*happy(ish) sigh*

And it is done.
Not that I don't enjoy Christmas because I really do. But each year seems to get harder and harder to get everything done without stress and fatigue.

Today I only have to do clean up and laundry and I think I just might stay in pajamas all day.

We had a fun morning opening gifts. The dogs opened their's first and that was a trip and a half to watch. If I had any doubts about adopting W (which you know I did this past week LOL), seeing her so happy and content with toys and family made it worthwhile. They destroyed 2 stuffed toys in a matter of minutes. This is why I only get stuffed toys from the Dollar Store.
Scott got the family a game called "Argue," where you have to argue for a certain topic. But you don't get to choose which side you are one, so I might have to argue that Santa is real or something like that. I think there are a lot of controversial cards so it should be interesting. My kids will kick my butt because they are very quick thinkers and very good bulls*** artists. heh.
Cait got me a basket of things "Bee" related. Our code words for each other is Mamma Bee and Baby Bee since that is more appropriate than using the B-Word that is what is how the whole thing started. The sweetest part was a salt and pepper shaker of a big bee and a tiny bee so I gave her the tiny bee to keep.
Gary made me a photo hanger that says "The best things in life are adopted" and has pictures of our 4 dogs, including one of my soul-mate, no longer with me but always in my heart.
(And yes, felis- I am going to read A Dog's Purpose as soon as I am done with the book I have out from the library. I know I am going to cry and cry)

The family came up and brought so much dog food and dogs toys which is exactly what I wanted.
Everyone seemed to like the gifts we gave too.

I hope that all of you had a wonderful day, no matter what you did.

xoxo

 

[faerywings]

Jean- sounds like a very relaxing morning with music and gifts. We got snow too, and it started much earlier on Christmas Eve and more accumulation than we expected. It was a little dicey driving home since my town hadn't salted the roads. We woke up to about 2-3 inches when all were expected to get was <1"

Felis- food and family and some time outside sounds like a perfect Christmas!
When I was doing P365, I included some of the not-so-good things. I had pictures of my baskets of medications and of bruises from my IV. One thing that I dislike about Facebook/Social Media is the pressure to only show happy things so I try to resist that and be more real. If you include the bad/sad days it will likely give you insight and recognition of what is real to you.
Does that make sense?

I need to get something to eat- like as in real food, not just a bit of junk or cookies here or there.

Have a super-duper day!

 

[scrap-genie]

Well, back to the real world, sort of. We're starting a stretch of really cold weather but no outside commitments this week, so grocery shopping one day and that's about it. (Except going out to eat.) I had a very nice Christmas. Everyone will laugh at my favorite gift. DH remembered what I said in the summer about wanting the newest (17th edition) of the Chicago Manual of Style set to come out in September. I never got the 16th and there have been some real changes since the 15th. Well, he got it for me and I am delighted.

I only got to discuss "the book" with BIL who seems very impressed. He was aware something was coming, but not the extent of it. Cousin is in hospital dealing with effects of her surgery and didn't have her presents. Nephew who lives there somehow didn't get his delivered - it's out for delivery today. SIL and niece we haven't heard from. I did put a bow and card with the one for DH so that he has his own copy (another one is mine.) In January I'll be giving one to the library at the historical society. My three-month obsession is winding down.

Chris, I think the dogs replaced little kids in your gift opening scenario and it sounds great. Hope you can take it easy not just today, but for the rest of the year. Keep warm.

Happy Boxing Day to those who do that. Wishing post-holiday cheer to all.

 

[felis]

Good morning, my dears!
I like so much these stress out days. I wake up too early, because the tiny dog barking. Usually my dad take it out before work, but I don't mind to do it today, when he have a free day, so to can sleep a little bit more. After the dog go back to the bed I used time to scrap a page. And finally to read, yay! Past few months I couldn't find enough time. I have books for the whole next year and I'll try to be more strict . After that I spend biggest part of the day at nap till I'm pretending that watch Christmas movies. The weather still is unusual warm, so the dog walk was muddy and not fun. But at least we took Baileys on sale, which is Christmas magick .

Chris, such a pretty Christmas pictures you are described! I'm afraid that if I let the cats to open it alone their present, one will take more and another less, usual I just left the Nature to control their portions, but not on Christmas when they have to be fair. Or at least I tried. :mrgreen:
I'm still not bought ''A Dog's Purpose'', but I start to read another for dog, but then left it for a while, it's so realistic written so it's not for Christmas time. I can't found the translation of the title to english, but is good sad book.
It have a big sense in what you are told about the Social media, but there are many complications related to that you never know who will see it and how will use this information against the organisations I support or from some exes. However! Let's think for happy things.
Oh, I totally know what you mean about to eat real food, my sister make salt muffin or I'll eat only sugar. :brushteeth:

Jean, you are made just a great work with your pages! I was wondering all the time how you and Chris mailed things at the last week, but looks like your post offices are faster than here. I'm not surprised that your family is start to send you compliments for the book.

OK, girls, again is time for cookies and movie. :sleep:

 

[bcgal00]

Just popping in to wish you all a happy peaceful day. I’ve been out a lot with Taz and watching the pvr with Darrell today after being out this morning for my Boxing Day shopping. Tomorrow is another family day, we’ll be out visiting for the day. Then it’s back to work the next day.