This week has gone quite quickly. I have been getting out for walks, but they haven't been that enjoyable lately. The trails have thick packed snow and ice. It's not easy to walk on them. I think it should count as double distance lol. There haven't been that many people around walking, only the regulars who walk in any weather. Hey, I think I might be one of those!
I haven't got any extra done around the house this week. I've been slacking on the lists, and it shows! I am determined to get back on the list wagon next week so I can be more productive. I feel as though I have to work errands around the weather right now, so I'll allow a little bit of leeway.
This weekend looks to be quite cold. Our highs are going to be 22F/-5C and 21F /-6C and the lows 6F/-14C and 5F /-15C. That doesn't include wind chills that make things feel even colder. It could be worse though. Daughter in Minnesota is having a lot colder temps. Hopefully we'll get a break next week mid-week when temps should be above freezing! Sadly, on the trails that means more of a mess. Being British that does mean I have to at least mention the weather a bit lol.
I think I'm a bit behind - that's being generous, as in reality I've not got a lot done - in the Christmas shopping area. We haven't decided what we're doing. In all honesty, I don't feel like doing a lot of anything. I know we should celebrate a little family get-together, but we're missing a huge part of the celebration and it's still so new. An ideal situation would be everybody jetting away to spend time with Baby A who brings us all such joy but it's not a reality. Hopefully, we'll get to see her on video calls to cheer us all up!
How are your Christmas preparations coming?
Things that made me smile today:
* Messaging with sister. It always brings me joy and lots of memories from home
* A burst of sunrise this morning. It only lasted, at most, three minutes, but it was beautiful. Sadly, it was the only bit of sun I saw all day!
*Being able to drive myself without much trouble as the main roads at least are clear of snow!
We adapted to a different kind of Christmas when covid struck in 2020. I wasn't too concerned about us too, more about our family, and especially my father, living on his own, as we were no longer able to invite him round.
ReplyDeleteWe found a way through, and all seem to be happy with how things have turned out.
That sunrise is lovely, a memory to last the whole day.
I know it's just a change, but this year I can't bring myself to do much. Hopefully, next year I'll be able to look back with joy on the Christmases MIL made and really smile.
DeleteSometimes a nothing week is needed, as for planning for Christmas, we are lead by media to make it perfect, which is rot, family is all that matters and you have a hole which can't be filled. Be kind to yourself and have the Christmas you need.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I think that's definitely part of it. There is so much around about smiling families and everybody cheerful and I know there's a lot of people that aren't. It's a difficult time for a lot of people. I have to keep reminding myself that it is just one day.
DeleteLovely picture of the sunrise. I've been hearing about your temperatures on the news. I hope you are able to keep warm when it is so cold outside. I am behind with Christmas preparations, but, I am on schedule with my almsgiving preparations.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I'm glad you are on track with the almsgiving. I do enjoy the posts about your preparations
DeleteSometimes, especially when we're sad, it takes a little while for the Christmas spirit to rise, but it usually does.
ReplyDeleteIt's mighty cold where you are! 🥶Your sunrise was glorious, though, even if the sun soon disappeared. 🌄
Thank you. It will definitely be strange without her. I keep thinking of telling her things and realise I can't and then I just say them out loud.
DeleteIt's been too cold and gloomy for December. Winter is going to be so long.
We are having a simple Christmas here as well. My SIL is hosting an open house on the Saturday after. This will be first time in 37 years that my husband's side of family won't all be together on Christmas day. Since my MIL passed in 2024, kids - now adults with jobs and inlaws of their own, health issues with myself - it'll be different.
ReplyDeleteI suppose change is a part of life, but it's not easy. In every family there seems to be that one person, the matriarch, who holds the family together. I hope you and the family have an enjoyable Christmas season.
DeleteGorgeous photo. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada 😊 ❤️ 🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I don't suppose it's very warm up there either lol.
DeleteLOL Sharon. 😆 No, it isn't but I am one of the minority who loves Winter. The only thing that makes me nervous is ice. I love the cold 🥶 and ❄️ snow.
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