2. Knock (someone) to the ground with a punch.
We fit the bill on both counts around here.
It was well into the month before we worked up enough Christmas Spirit to start bringing out the cheer. A little bit of snow and freezing rain curtailed tree-cutting plans, but rather than waiting until another weekend came around, we made an after-dark run to a nearby farm and cut the tree down by the car headlights. Except for my interpretation of the Advent Calendar this year, it’s just about all the decking we’ve managed for our hall-less abode. But it’s perfect, and nothing makes me feel like a warm fuzzy quite like a lit-up Christmas tree. Btw, all ornamentation pales in comparison to the Disco Dino. I wish my tree was full of them.
The festive feeling had been postponed, partly, by the Pointy-Eared One with Many Names. Man, that kitten was sick. For days the poor thing couldn’t or wouldn’t eat. The vet could see nothing wrong without some major testing, so we gave him one more day. Lo, the next morning he ate his breakfast and he’s been ravenous and a royal Pain in the Arse ever since. Then, the kiddo went down and he went down hard. He curled up in front of the wood stove and slept for an entire day…a little hot coal on the floor. Now he’s right as rain and I’m exhausted. I have too little time for too many tasks…especially this one. I have no idea how I’m going to pull it off, between school being out tomorrow and vending the Christmas Eve farmer’s market downtown. Where are the elves when I need them? And why do I wait so long to start these projects?
I have managed only to post spinning kits in the shop over the last few days…my new felt model, mentioned in the previous post and soon to be revealed, had three kiddos down with the awful fever thing and then there was our time with The Sick and well…the time has just run out. There are a couple yarns left, but most of the yarns I managed to list were snatched up quickly (THANK YOU!!!) and I’m scrambling to get some loveliness ready for this Friday’s market. I have so many fresh ideas for 2011, though, and cannot wait to share them with you. There are many exciting new projects in varying stages of readiness that will see the light in the coming weeks.
Falklands fluff ready for your wheel!!!
Okay, so here’s our Advent Tree…really just branches we collected and put in a vase. We strung it with popcorn and cranberries and, each night before bed, we hang a glittery star on it…when the bowl is empty of stars, it’s Christmas Eve! I’m really hoping to find an extra day or two between now and then (I’m sure I just misplaced one somewhere), but I don’t regret for a moment the time I’ve spent this holiday season healing the sick (ha ha) or celebrating with friends instead of running my business. Last night was an enchanting Solstice Hay Ride at Fair Winds Farm followed by a sweet and cozy potluck with beautiful people I’m so happy to have back in my life. I broke out some of my quince for the occasion, as such a taste of flowers and peaches seemed ideal for welcoming back the light.
I wish you all the joy the season can bring!
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Solstice Wishes to all of you guys. Sort of wish O was running around with the fray of kids that were here last night, and you and C at the table telling stories and eating.
Oliver and Kitty are now the background photo on my computer. XXOO