Away in a Manger. My sister Joanne gave me all of it except for the sheep, which I bought in a gift shop in Georgia while visiting friends a few years ago.
I declared to one and all that Christmas at The Yellow House was going to be small, calm, and casual this year. After the Thanksgiving gathering, I'm just not up for another big to-do right now. Everyone thought that was a good idea. So I drew a sigh of relief, reveling in the notion that I would have very little to do from now until the 25th. Ever since that sigh, I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off, trying to accomplish everything that needs accomplishing even for a small, calm, and casual Christmas. Maybe I should have specified VERY small, calm, and casual.
So now I have to go and buy paper to print out some more Grinches to make some more Grinch Pill bags for Andy to use to gift her coworkers. I picked up Amy's quilt yesterday, but I still have to bind and label it. I haven't finished the other one I'm making for a gift. It's almost done, except for the binding and label.
I also have one more gift to buy, something for my eight-year-old nephew and I have no idea what to get for him. The only thing I know he likes is Leggos, and I think he already has every Leggo thing ever made.
I have to fit in a cookie-baking day somewhere, as I have decided to give homemade cookies for gifts to several people.
And absolutely nothing has been wrapped.
So I'm off now to Michaels to buy card stock for printing Grinch poems. Then back in time to feed Jesse before he leaves for work. He's on night shift again this week--a situation that he likes more than I do. For some odd reason, I'm still not sleeping while he's gone at night. I know where he is, I'm fairly sure he's safe and sound, but there's just something about somebody being away from my house when they should be home that keeps me alert. I think Sophie feels it too. Every time I would doze off last night, she would get down from her sleeping chair and come over and paw me on the shoulder or arm to wake me up. But this is the last night he's working night shift until after Christmas, I think. Maybe we can get some sleep, Sophie.
35-year-old Tree Top Angel, made by me.
I have a very small tree this year. But it wouldn't be Christmas without Raggedy Ann and Andy, made by me in 1972 for Andy.
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On 12/17/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
What a lovely tree, festive quilt, Raggedy twins, and angel you have!
Isn't it amazing that even when you aspire to Christmas Minimus, there are still a bazillion things you need or want to do? I'm right there with you. I have one small wall quilt to finish and mail, and all of the baking I care to do is still not started. I wrapped the gifts that need to be mailed last night and will go to UPS to mail those today.
May all of you sleep well tonight and awaken rested with spoons aplenty to use as you please.
Big hugs!
On 12/17/2013, Joanne said ...
Good to see the little crèche scene again. Sorry I was cross yesterday. Love you much!
On 12/17/2013, Jan said ...
Have you thought about Lincoln Logs for your nephew? My grandson, Joey,(6 years) loves Legos & Lincoln Logs both.
Merry Christmas,
Jan
On 12/17/2013, Sherry said ...
I enjoy reading your blog. I just bought Lego Crazy Action Contraptions by Lego and Klutz for toys for tots. It is a book and set together. I got it at AC Moore Crafts. It appealed to the engineer in me. Maybe your nephew would like it. http://www.klutz.com/book/Lego-Crazy-Action-Contraptions
On 12/17/2013, Sandy said ...
Susan, maybe you should have said "teeny-tiny". Whew!! I'm tired after just reading all your goings-on! I haven't bought one gift, made one baked goodie, put up a tree or even hung a stocking. Think I had better borrow some of your umph and get busy. Hope you sleep better tonight. You need the rest!! Merry Christmas, Susan
On 12/17/2013, Inka said ...
Do you know that there are Lego Games? My kids like them very much. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!
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