December 26

Dec 26, 2020 11:07

I ran into a blog post that I wanted to put here the way siduri does, but I don't know how.

Anyway, I like this article.

https://caitlin-matthews.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-omen-days-twelve-days-of-christmas.html?fbclid=IwAR19_5oYzusuvp4i4swhhEpD8qchlRxFvwUXpTiDPjaRwmPH299GlJsl1Hs&m=1

Christmas has traditionally been difficult for me, as I have a ton of trauma associated with this time of year. I have gotten much better about it. I have four grandchildren right here in town: I don't have much choice but to participate. And I do enjoy it now.

Thing is, I don't start to get in the mood until the Solstice. So other people are taking down their lights and trees, and I'm just getting in the mood. I'm going to light my last candle on the Advent wreath tomorrow night and I think I'll do some divination and such.



Clouds at Governor Nelson State Park, Madison, Wisconsin

I spent a marvelous two days hanging out with the family. I have never seen such a huge tree with that many presents. Jessica seriously has an internet shopping problem.

She shows her love by cooking and by giving incredible presents. I personally think that those kids could use a lot less stuff, but I understand that Jess is providing them with things to do throughout this long, cold winter. They are stuck at home for the foreseeable future.

We started a "tradition" of getting take-out Indian food for Christmas Eve and this year the kids actually ate some. Yesterday, Jess was going to make lasagne but we ate a large, late lunch and didn't feel like eating later. We watched the Pixar movie Soul. I liked it. Thought it was pretty abstract for children.

Reese announced that her second-favorite present was the wolf I sponsored for her. Her favorite present was an iPad. Well, yeah. I would like an iPad. That would be my favorite present.

I got hiking boots, slippers, and some new clothes that I very much like. Jess is a great shopper. I certainly cash in on Jessica's materialism.

My favorite parts were being able to spend that much time with the kids. They are all very smart and funny. I love seeing their relationships with one another. It's very sweet. This year, the kids each picked out a present for each of their siblings. It was fun to see what they picked out. We had a huge animal theme going on.

I also enjoyed sitting on their huge sectional while we watched the movie. One part of it reclines, and that is Jessica and Stella's spot. Pluto took over Stella's spot and was sandwiched in between me and Jess. The bliss emanating from him was palpable and very endearing (To me, at least. Jess finds him to be too much.). He kept burrowing to get closer to Jess.

Gonna stay at home today, for tomorrow is Scarlett's birthday. Jess does not allow any combined Christmas/birthday presents. So there will be more indulgences on the morrow. Jess went to some specialty bakery out of town for a custom-made cake. It's a pandacorn. Very cute!
Scarlett has a life-threatening allergy to tree nuts so they have to be super vigilant about what she eats or even touches.

On Monday, I am meeting up with my friend Char. She recently finished a quarantine, as she was exposed to a Covid-positive neighbor. I'm trying to think of where we can meet up. I don't know how far Char can walk.

Speaking of neighbors, Matt from across the street texted me on whatever day (they do run together) and wanted to go for a walk. Pluto and I were already at a State park, so as usual, the communication with Matt got weird fast. I called him when I got home, and he didn't make much sense. He told me that he and Nisa are getting divorced. He didn't know any more details.

I invited him on a walk the next day, but he said he couldn't. Then he disappeared for a couple of days. Nisa is at her mother's. Somebody is back there now, but I can't tell their cars apart.

Anyway, my point (and I do have one) is that it's very hard watching somebody hurt as much as Matt does. But his bizarre personality and Covid make it very hard to offer any more support than a phone call. I have watched how cavalier that family has been around Covid, and I don't feel safe getting close to them.

What weird times.
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