Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All

It is 6AM and I cannot sleep so am on the computer til I doze off.  So much to do and tomorrow is Christmas.  My husband and I started shopping yesterday.  YESTERDAY!  Well, we knew it would be low key, but still...

Today will see me off to the drug store to buy the requisite stocking stuffers, six months of toiletries for the boys who can barely afford their own.  My favorite stocking stuffers are Santa Poop:  white chocolate balls by Rocky Mountain Chocolate.  They come wrapped in cellophane with a note from Santa saying it's for being "naughty".  Very cute.  The dogs receive their dog bones dipped in white sugarless chocolate, also Rocky Mountain.  They love that.  My mother in law will receive her annual gift of Chanel No. 5.  I had the presence of mind to order that ten days ago from Macy's.  I'm still working on a now five yr old bottle of Chanel's Chance.  It's so expensive, I can't bear to use it liberally.  My husband is the tough one.  Everything he wants/needs costs serious dough, e.g. a new 4G computer for his photography.  More equipment.  The boys and I settled on a new lens for his camera.  We're splitting that cost.  As for my wants, I would like some new books to read and, oh, I don't know what.  I honestly cannot think of anything at all...except a week on a beach, alone, with my husband.  That would suit me just fine.

Positive Energy

Apple Blossoms by Joelle

I have been sick with a virus since Tuesday night. My husband has been ill since Sunday night. We have been utterly miserable...but miserable together, which is comforting in its way.

Time to get some positive energy back before we wither away or he de-hydrates! So here goes:

My girlfriend painted this last year. I've been holding my breath for Spring so I could post it. I love it; it's fresh and happy. Makes me feel great.

The weather is warm and sunny today. I believe it will hit 50. That is huge! The snow is receding and we have most of our lawn back. So pleased with that.

I've lost 8 lbs this week. I cannot eat and am drinking clear liquids. It's not unlike when you come out of the hospital. This is the upside of the flu. My body looks better and that is a major plus!

Also, I've had more sleep than I can remember this week. That is also a biggie. I don't sleep well and am usually sleep-deprived. Can't quarrel with that.

I figure, when I'm back to normal, I'll be in better shape: slimmer, more rested and figuring out how to maintain both.