Ray: I am not putting up a tree this year. I am not doing Christmas cards. I am not decorating.
Me: Yes dear.
I've heard this for a number of years but always, the tree went up, cards were posted and Christmas decorations were spread. Of course not so this year.
I had no intention of decorating myself but, there was something special I wanted to get out. I know I donated the two Christmas trees, and I thought most of the decorations and lights but I am sure I kept snowman.
And I did. I found it today with a few other very old items and some tinsel. I spread a little tinsel around and added the ornaments.
This was what I really wanted to find, years old and comes out once a year. It is lit by a tea candle inside..jpg)
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I am sending cards this year to Ray's sisters and anyone who sends me a card early enough for me to send one back. Kosov wanted to try cheese and mac, and so has gone out to buy some. When he returns, he will write out my cards and address the envelopes. I must get them in tomorrow's post.
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The firsts are hard to get through, but you're doing a nice job there! Wise not to try to recreate former rituals though. I think you were right to decline.
ReplyDeleteI hope that Hair Dresser Friend made you a cake too. Boud is right. The firsts are always difficult and Christmas is a biggie.
ReplyDeleteI like your minimalist decorations.
How did Kosov like Mac and cheese? Comfort food at its best.
I really like your decorations, especially the carousel. I've written our cards - fewer each year - and Barry posted them. Now we're sorting out the dining room, which has become a bit of a dumping ground, and then I'll spend an afternoon wrapping presents.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine it must be hard, this first Christmas of your changed life.
ReplyDeleteYour snowman looks like a much loved part of your festive traditions. I like him.