The holidays?
I’m actually looking forward to them. I can’t really put my finger on why, especially since one of my favorite parts of the holidays, baking, will be nigh to impossible this year. The bottom element on my ancient stove quit sometime earlier this year, and I have no clue when I will be able to replace it. I do what I can in my microwave, which also browns stuff. And I can still use my stovetop. I have actually managed quite well without my full-size stove! And my electric bill loves me for that. However, there is no substitute for baking. Anything baked in the microwave usually turns out a bit rubbery, no matter how careful I am. I am trying to figure out a way to microwave most stuff, then brown it for the last few minutes, and see if that helps.
Anyway…I am looking forward to the holidays…really looking forward to them…for the first time in quite a few years. I will have to try my best to be very good with my food consumption, or I’ll end up having to buy a treadmill and hit it HARD during the remaining winter months in order to get rid of all the holiday treats & goodies. Oh, who am I kidding? I seriously need to be doing that NOW! But I can’t wait to actually get started.
This year I actually have a new 6 ft. tree and tons of beautiful, glass ornaments to add to the homemade stuff the boys have made for me over the years. Gotta love Target and their aggressive markdowns after the holidays! I have holiday themed decor. The weekend after Thanksgiving, we are going to set up our tree and decorate the house. We’re going to get started addressing holiday cards and wrapping gifts. We’re going to drink eggnog (spiked for me, yum!) and hot cocoa (again, spiked for me, yum!), eat leftover Thanksgiving appetizers, and stay up all night watching movies. It’ll be laid-back, but so perfect for us.
What about you? Are you looking forward to the holidays this year? When will you start your holiday decorating? Would you like a holiday card from me? You do not have to send me one in order to get one from me. I love sending them out; I just sometimes cut it a bit close, time-wise, as far as getting them mailed out. If you want to be added to my holiday list, just send me your snail mail address in a comment. I'll set them to be screened.
Anyway…I am looking forward to the holidays…really looking forward to them…for the first time in quite a few years. I will have to try my best to be very good with my food consumption, or I’ll end up having to buy a treadmill and hit it HARD during the remaining winter months in order to get rid of all the holiday treats & goodies. Oh, who am I kidding? I seriously need to be doing that NOW! But I can’t wait to actually get started.
This year I actually have a new 6 ft. tree and tons of beautiful, glass ornaments to add to the homemade stuff the boys have made for me over the years. Gotta love Target and their aggressive markdowns after the holidays! I have holiday themed decor. The weekend after Thanksgiving, we are going to set up our tree and decorate the house. We’re going to get started addressing holiday cards and wrapping gifts. We’re going to drink eggnog (spiked for me, yum!) and hot cocoa (again, spiked for me, yum!), eat leftover Thanksgiving appetizers, and stay up all night watching movies. It’ll be laid-back, but so perfect for us.
What about you? Are you looking forward to the holidays this year? When will you start your holiday decorating? Would you like a holiday card from me? You do not have to send me one in order to get one from me. I love sending them out; I just sometimes cut it a bit close, time-wise, as far as getting them mailed out. If you want to be added to my holiday list, just send me your snail mail address in a comment. I'll set them to be screened.