Did something last Friday that I never dreamed I'd ever do. I took a dog to see Santa Claus. Yep, Chow Hound had free pictures with Santa for your pet last Friday. Seems like such a frou-frou thing to do but Max is so doggone cute (pun intended) that I thought "Why not?"
Turned out though that Max was shaking the whole time we were in the store. Not sure if it was from riding there in a cold car; lots of other dogs in the store, of all shapes and sizes; or seeing Santa himself. Probably some weird combo of all three. But he did sit in Santa's lap and we got a cute picture.
Christmas preparations are coming along. Packages are mailed. Most shopping is done. I've finished writing the Christmas letter, now to get the cards mailed out. Started some wrapping today. And made a nice discovery. I'd been missing my good fiskars scissors for a long time (oh, about a year I'd guess!) and found them today at the bottom of the gift wrap box. Hmmm...know that I wouldn't have left them there.... anyway glad to have them back.
Christmas baking has been somewhat of a downfall. I did some baking so that I could send some to Scott - and also made an identical parcel for Eric. The rest are in the freezer until closer to
Christmas. I want to make some other kinds too but it's just sooo tempting. I discovered that Saltine Toffee CAN be eaten frozen. Not good. I am staying within the same 3 or so pounds weight wise. Sugar probably isn't quite as good as it's been but still reasonable. My friend says that her doctor won't do an A1C test in December for anyone. I can see why.
Christmas. I want to make some other kinds too but it's just sooo tempting. I discovered that Saltine Toffee CAN be eaten frozen. Not good. I am staying within the same 3 or so pounds weight wise. Sugar probably isn't quite as good as it's been but still reasonable. My friend says that her doctor won't do an A1C test in December for anyone. I can see why.
Today starts four days in a row of get-togethers. Geocaching potluck is tonight, then my Gilda's Club staff party is tomorrow, then a party with motorcycling friends on Saturday, and an Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday. Busy time of the year.
And on top of all the holiday stuff, the 29th Street garage sale is accepting items again so got a load together and took it over yesterday. I've made almost $79 already (after their cut) and that's on stuff that I was going to just take to the thrift stores someday. Hoping this is a very successful enterprise that sticks around!
Good to see a post from you again. Always enjoying your blogs. Santa pic was just too cute for words. Identify what your saying with all the food stuff here at christmas. Last night I took 500 mg of metformin before going to the party and another 500 after I got home..first time in over 2 years that I have taken that much in one day. Hugs, Mom
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