It's been a blah few days here. The weather has been up and down, really cold, then mild with rain and now back to snow. The melting snow and rain caused thick ice on surfaces and then the snow covered everything up again. I only went over to Asylum Lake for a walk today and even that didn't last long as the wind was blowing, and it was bitterly cold. When I was home time went pretty quickly, and I didn't seem to get much done. I was planning on dragging all the gifts out that I've got so far and wrapping tomorrow as husband and son were going out but they cancelled as husband has come down with (hopefully just a) cold. Now I'm not sure when I'm going to get things done! We still aren't sure what we're doing yet. Nobody really seems in the mood so it will be a bit low key I think. As I said before, new traditions will have to be made next year.
We haven't even put up a tree yet. I want to get the small one up and decorate it with MIL ornaments. A mini tribute to her. It still seems so strange without her. I sometimes think that we expect parents will be around forever and they are invincible, whatever their age, so it's such a shock when they are gone. I suppose I'm feeling a little lost with both her and Mum gone. I know it will just take time.
Wow, this post is a little sadder than I was planning!
Things that make me smile
* Sister reminded me today that it is just two weeks until we see Baby A again. It will be her second birthday! How time flies!
* Having a nice warm house to shelter in when the weather is so cold outside.
* Having lots of cup-a-soup that I brought back from England with me, perfect on a cold day
* Being out in nature even if it is really cold!
I like your list of things that made you 😃. We're meeting son and daughter later today forcoffeeand cake and maybesecond breakfast.... can't wait
ReplyDeleteOh that will be lovely! I hope you had a lovely time.
DeleteWell have our first Christmas without my brother. It's like losing my dad a second time. My immediate families Christmas hasn't been the same since my husband died. I just sort of go through motions, but do enjoy the season in general. I just take the pieces that make me smile, and get through the rest. I hope you all still have a good time together and soon you'll see that little girl. Happy birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteI imagine it's bittersweet.
I know next year will be a little better, new traditions being made and being able to look at things with a smile, but this year is just too raw. She was such a big part of our holidays.
Well....you know my 2025 hasn't been the best. I have been blue because I can't do all that I use to. I'm trying to just relax and enjoy whatever the season brings. I was thinking, we only have some many Christmases (spelling) as a kid, young married, with our littles at home, with our older children, spouses and then grands....if I only have a few more Christmases left - I'm going to remind myself of that and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good attitude to have.
DeleteWe've finally put up the tree, all ornaments MIL made. She was such a big part of holidays there's a really huge hole there this year. I know it's because it's all new and hopefully next year will be better.
I completely understand how you are feeling. It'll be a year of firsts for you as you come to terms with your loss. I can't believe that the baby is nearly two. Surely she was only born a couple of months ago..
ReplyDeleteHow time flies. She'll be off to college before you blink
Thanks so much.
DeleteShe's growing up too fast!
I expect the Christmas spirit will visit you soon. Just think ahead to when you see your little granddaughter again - two years old - it doesn't seem possible.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections in your photographs.
Thank you
DeleteHappy belated birthday to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteThe first Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. after the passing of a loved one tend to be so difficult. But, I love the idea of decorating the tree with the ornaments your MIL made. And you get to look forward to visiting your daughter for Baby A's birthday! Can't believe she's turning two!