This past week I've been sick. It started as a head cold which has now settled nicely in my chest. As an asthmatic I expected this and yet am none too pleased. Each day I'm feeling the tiniest bit better. I'm hoping I'll be well enough to attend skate skiing lessons on Wednesday.
These lessons were an early Christmas present to myself. An excuse to get out, enjoy the snow and to get some much needed exercise.
It's funny. Despite my asthma and my meniere's I consider myself a healthy person. And despite my utter lack of exercise I consider myself an athletic person. Labels stick; whether positive or negative.
Right now I'm sitting in my chair by the fireplace. It's facing our tree. A train whistle blows in the distance (oh how I *love* that sound). I've got a chai tea latte by my side and the spices are just right for the season and my throat.
Our tree is up. The lights are twinkling. I can't even begin to tell you how happy this makes me. The smell of pine, the ribbon, the sparkle.
Each year, when we open our Christmas box, I'm drawn to the handmade goodies, felt gnomes, paper mache mushrooms, pine cone ornaments from waaaay back. I am reminded that this season is not about fancy. It's not meant to be perfect. Rather it's meant to be like home; warm, cozy, safe and full of love.
Despite this I'm not quite prepared yet for Christmas to come. I'd like to sit a while in the pre-Christmas glimmer. To pause time and wait for gifting inspiration to strike.
This year I'm knitting stockings for the kids (something I've meant to do for years). And I'd like to make something like this for our house.
The mister can expect a toilet paper holder (what every man wants) made with a vintage license plate from his home state. I'd also like to knit him a pair of socks but time is running short. The Boy, well we've got him covered though I'll not say what here -- he may just happen upon this space.
As for the girls -- I'm getting there. I've ordered one item for Middle which she will love (hush hush). And I think I'm going to get a subscription to something else that will spark her creativity.
Then Little. She will be getting a freezer paper stenciled shirt from Doctor Who, as well as, a DVD of the latest season. I'd like to get her something more but, again, am waiting for that inspiration.
Oh and then there are the holiday cards. I've got plans there. Things to do. But they won't be done by December 25th. I'm giving myself a pass. Friends and family can expect a mail anywhere from New Years to Valentines Day (or beyond). I love you. I'm thinking of you. But time is running short.
And now to go make use of that time. I'm going to put Madeleine Peyroux on Pandora and get some knitting done.
Au Revoir!
xo.
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