It's not that I haven't been in a flurry of activity for most of November and December but I still have a few things to accomplish. This is the part where I could give you lame excuses about my continued absences of posting to TAOBC. I will spare you the long version and just say that the halls have been decked and the stockings have been hung at this point. It pretty much resembles an explosion of Christmas around here in anticipation of the big day. All but a few gifts are ready and waiting. There will be a mad dash for gift cards for the couple of people that I just can't think of ANYTHING to get them. NOTHING IS COMING TO MIND! For all of you that are judging me harshly, I can live with your scorn.
Aside from my struggles with buying the "perfect" gift, there have been a couple other setbacks. Is anyone else on the verge of a diabetic coma without the component of actually being diabetic? I have been baking up a storm of goodies and have pretty much eaten my weight in English toffee. This is not a good thing. Luckily for everyone involved, family members are due to start arriving tomorrow so I will have to start sharing.
Despite some of the problems, I have made strides this year as far as shopping goes. I have been out and about in the shopping centers and have actually (for the most part) enjoyed it. You might recall that in years past my inner Crabby Pants didn't find the crowds to be one of the great joys of my life.
You long time readers might remember a poem from a couple of years ago that sums up my joy of mall shopping during the holidays. (Isn't nostalgia heartwarming?)
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AND another nice thing that I have noticed. Could it be that this year more people are shopping on line? At least in our area, the traffic is just "medium" crazy not "over the top" crazy. While there is certainly more traffic than usual the closest I have come to a problem is that I about killed Santa Claus. Yes, Santa ran a four way stop in front of me yesterday. He looked to be the real one so I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that he has a lot on his mind. The fact that he is driving a little smart car made me kind of feel sorry for him. He looked fairly jolly given the fact he looked "stuffed" into the vehicle. Still...I would hate to have to been the responsible party for running over Santa 4 days before Christmas. I suspect that would really put me on the naughty list.
Besides...I really have to try to be nice to Santa. Leaving him in a smooshed smart car probably isn't the most expedient way to get the things I have asked for this year. (Coordination, increased optimism and the ability to eat non-stop without ever gaining weight are a few of my requests.) I am working very hard to be a more positive person in 2017.
Hope you all are getting close to being ready for whatever festivities you are planning for. OR were you ready in October?
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