December 2

When I peaked into my stocking for today this is what I found.  Some yummy candy. I want you all to know that I’m not keeping all of this candy that I’m finding every day just for myself. No, no, no. I have a bowl on the counter and it’s there for Dennis too, but I must confess I ate that Reese’s peanut butter cup right away!

I wrapped and packaged all of our Christmas gifts yesterday. I drove to the post office early this morning so I was there when they opened. I was actually the second person to go in the door. I didn’t want to be around many people, but I had to get the packages mailed. By the time I finished there were nine people behind me in line. I felt bad, but mailing international packages always takes a bit longer, even though I have the forms filled out before I go to the post office.  It was frustrating though, because I had tried so hard to plan it so I wouldn’t be around very many people. The good thing was everyone had masks on and had several feet between them. I can’t think of anywhere else I have to go now. I do have one more gift that I’m working on, but I’m not sure it will be done by Christmas although I’m going to try. It’s an adult size sweater and the recipient knows they’re getting it. I won’t show it here until after it’s been received because I know that person sometimes reads the blog.

On my way back to the RV park  I pulled off the side of the road to take these next three pictures.  I thought the frost on the trees was absolutely beautiful against the brightening sky. It had been very foggy and cloudy, but the sun was just beginning to break through the clouds.

Here you can see where some of the trees had the white frost already melted off from the sunlight. I thought it was a beautiful contrast. The white trees in the background and the green ones in the front.

So now all I have is a very relaxing sweater to knit for Christmas. Everything has been mailed and there is nothing else pressing. I like to do this so I can enjoy the season, although this year it won’t entail going to the mall and watching people. That has always been one of my favorite past times since I quit working. I would take my knitting or crocheting and find a bench at the mall and sit and people watch.  

I have been watching vlogmas videos on YouTube yesterday and today. In one of them a lady is crocheting a blanket for charity. She’s invited people to do it along with her this month and so I started a blanket today too. Every day she will show us a different stitch and we’ll crochet five rows before the next video. Of course you can keep the blanket if you want, but she is donating hers to charity and I will donate mine to a retirement home or the Veteran’s Home.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday and are enjoying the preparations for Christmas.

Blessings,

Betsy