I have stretched my shopping out and will not be going out until tomorrow to do that, or who knows perhaps I can stretch things out for another day. I can always make lemonade to drink at supper time. I just do not want to go over budget by a great deal.
Our visit went very well and we actually got to see part of the cities Santa Claus Parade right past the doors of Kris's house.
By the time we realized what was happening we could only get this photo. Lots in front and later on many behind.
Eiko actually slept in the same room as me one night. Perhaps she is getting a bit more used to us coming and visiting for a period of time.
Since getting home I have continued the organization of the kitchen pantry, did the laundry, and have been trying to figure out how to clean out the leftovers in the fridge freezer or the broth from the chest freezer made into soup. The planned menus starting next week are going to be changed for sure.
I have just been spending most of the day catching up on work around the house. This means not much in the way of projects has been done. I did get the loom set up, but as far as mitten knitting just a little. I do hope to get this pair finished tonight and the last pair done tomorrow. If I don't get the next size completed before the end of the month, at least it is something I can work on by hand. After all by the end of this month I will need to get our trees and Christmas decor up.
Things I have planned for tomorrow are hanging the curtains in the sewing/craft room, probably grocery shopping, and redoing the rest of the menus for this month. I even think some leftovers will be used at the beginning of December.
I am finally sleeping a bit better, which is wonderful. I am slowly getting my energy back and happy to be working on things around the house. I am losing my ennui about projects and nesting around the old homestead. I pushed through at times and I think that is why I bounced so much between tasks. Now that I am sleeping better I find myself willing to finish something rather than work 15 minutes on one thing and then move to the next. Keeping my fingers crossed that more projects will be completed this month.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I’m glad to hear you’re sleeping better, Jackie. That helps me to function so much better the next day after a good nights sleep. How neat that you got to see a part of the Santa Claus parade at Kris’s house. I usually have a lot of catching up to do after a few days away from home too. I hope you have a good evening.
ReplyDeleteGlad to read that you're sleeping better. Me too! Last night I finally slept well after a few wonky days. What a difference a good night of sleep makes.
ReplyDeleteOur trees have been up since right after Halloween. Are you going to share pictures of yours when done?
Hi dear Jackie, cleaning and organizing a house 🏠 or apartment is definitely a project. You did very well 👏
ReplyDeleteYou will get the projects finished, I have faith in you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice visit with Kris. I've recently been jumping from one project to another, but have now knuckled down and am trying to finish lots of projects to clear the decks, so that I can concentrate on making LB's homemade Xmas present for this year. (There's usually at least one)
ReplyDeleteI can't recall how many years I attended the Christmas Parade in Regina. I'm certain it started when my daughter was about 4, and continued on with a friend and her young son, then later her second son. It brings lots of happy memories for me. I'm sure it was fun to see a bit of it passing by Kris' home.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on the Christmas gifts at the moment. I may need to pause or do something with crochet as I'm starting the feel the knitting in my hands and wrists.
Well done on the no shopping. I need to go out today to order pastries for tomorrow's coffee hour and suspect I'll spend a little money on groceries. Building up even a small pantry is expensive.
I too am hoping no rain comes before the snow. Love how you are getting things to a slower life. Jean from Manitoba
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you're getting better sleep - how I wish that would extend to me! How nice to be able to sit inside a nice warm house to watch the parade passing by.
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