December 22, 2010

And They’re Off . . .

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The kids just left for their last day of school before the Christmas break, armed with homemade caramels for all their teachers to enjoy, each box tied up in twine with a merry greeting. Have I mentioned we’re addicted to the caramels? Dangit.

Meanwhile, I’m going to spend the last day tying up all the loose ends while accompanied by my friend Jennie who is with us for Christmas all the way from California.

As we were crafting, wrapping and laughing hysterically yesterday Hannie B. commented, “Mom, I can’t remember you being this lively.” It’s true.  Jennie brings out the best in everyone.

Are you ready for Christmas?  Do you have a million things left to do? It’s definitely down to the wire here. On my list today:

  • Buy one last present for a certain boy who insists on wearing the same pair of sweats every day.
  • Make ANOTHER batch of caramels to take to my sis-in-laws annual cookie exchange party tonight.
  • Bake Jennie’s Gingerbread Boys.
  • Go get Jennie professionally fitted for some awesome running shoes.
  • Hit the Target for last minute stocking stuffers, food items and the like.
  • Open the mailbox to find oodles of Christmas cards.
  • Call my sister Melissa for a needed phone chat.
  • Make Corn and Leek Chowder for dinner.
  • Make arrangements to go ice skating tomorrow. {Jennie is a pro and brought her own skates.}
  • Keep my fingers crossed that it really is going to snow on Christmas day like the forecast is predicting.

Here’s hoping you are getting it all done and remaining in a jolly mood where ever you are!

6 comments:

Apis Melliflora said...

Your to do list is impressive. Most impressive. But you are not a Jedi yet. Wha?! (Oops, channeling my boys there).

So glad I was a "to do" and that it's now a done!

Have a fantastic day with Jennie, the kids and at the cookie exchange party. Wish I could come.

MelancholySmile said...

Wow, luck teachers! I love your list, especially the ice skating part. That just sounds so christmas-y.

Tobi said...

I think I finally wrapped my last Christmas gift yesterday.

Ice skating sounds like a brilliant plan. I must find somewhere local to take the kids today.

Bells said...

Hi! Some day when you have time, will you post the gingerbread boys recipe and the soup? I just got back from the school Christmas sing-a-long and a class party and now I only have 2 hours until the kids are home for 5 weeks!

squeezeme said...

Yum, yum to the carmels! DO share the recipe....Merry Christmas to you, Jenny and all of the Lees!

jd said...

If you look closely, you'll see that the sticker on the box is just slightly crooked.

JUST KIDDING! It's perfect. As are the caramels. Soooo good... I'm going to get soooo fat.... good thing I got me some new running shoes.

It's the best Christmas EVER. You all should be so fortunate and blessed as to be able to spend it with this family :)