I’m sore and tired from moving furniture and stuff. I’m thankful for our hot tub. And for squeezing in a little laundry and getting the Christmas tree and decor put away.

I slept in this morning. Yay! And since it wasn’t freezing outside, I took down the Christmas lights and obvious Christmas decorations. I did leave out my big snowflakes and greens because it is still winter.

Then I went to my booth because the store shuts down during January and I needed to see what was left there. Thankfully, not a ton of stuff, but more holiday items than I’d like to have to store again. Oh well. While I was in town, I checked out a couple other antique stores and found a cabinet I’d like to replace a bookshelf in my craft room. It’s quite large, but Patrick and I think we can get it where I’d like it. Fingers crossed because I pick it up next week.

Now I have to move a bunch of stuff around at home in order to get it into the house. I’m thankful I like it because it’s going to be a lot of work. I’m also thankful I have the next couple of days free to do it.

I’m thankful for a little sunshine, going on a chair hunt, a final night of outdoor Christmas lights, and new pajamas.

Ugh. I really dislike these foggy, rainy days. I find them discouraging. So I spent time today wandering through a couple of antique shops where I found a few sweet Valentine themed handkerchiefs. I don’t know why they spoke to me, but they did. I’ll figure out something to do with them.

I’m thankful today for a late and creative Christmas gift, time lounging with Patrick, good news for my sisters’s cat, leftovers, and warmer weather.

We had a proper lazy evening after running some errands today. It was dreary and foggy, so it was a good day for doing very little. I’m thankful I didn’t have to work and could lounge under some furry blankets and watch reruns of Sherlock.

I have a lot to be grateful for today. Merry Christmas!

I had to work today, but we shut down at noon, which was good. I was planning to leave early anyway. I made it home in time to finish up some appetizers and desserts for our Christmas Eve. Ann and Gwen came over for a little bit, which was great. We didn’t eat nearly enough, though. Or maybe I just made too much.

Patrick and I then spent the evening watching Christmas movies and hanging with the pups. I’m thankful for a lovely evening. Happy Christmas Eve!

I took little Cooper pooper to the vet this morning because he’s had a rash on his belly. Of course, it was gone today. I showed them pictures of what it looked like and they determined it is probably just extra dry skin that he’s licking and making red. Stupid dry weather. I’m thankful it’s not more than that. He didn’t especially like the car ride. And I didn’t especially like that I dropped him off, and got back home just in time for the vet to call and say I could pick him back up. The upside is that I was able to take Barley with on the car ride back. He seemed to like being included.

I’m also thankful that Patrick is back home. Yay!

Jenny and Jim were in town for his family’s Christmas, so they spent the night at our place. I knew they’d be late, so I left the light on for them before I went to bed. The pups didn’t even bark when they showed up, which I’m not sure I like. I suspect they thought Patrick was home, and then recognized them.

I’m thankful I got to spend the morning chatting with my sister before they left. I’m also thankful I got some decent cookies made and the last of the presents wrapped. And I’m grateful Patrick had a good time with his family before he started on his way home. He’ll be back tomorrow! Yay!

I like sleeping in, but his morning the dogs got restless. I think they were hungry so we got up at 6:30. I got an hour of extra sleep, though, so I’ll take it.

I spent most of the morning straightening up and doing laundry. Then I went to a vintage pop sale, which wasn’t as interesting as I had hoped. Still, I bought a sweatshirt from a guy who gave me a long explanation of his logo which included a description of his education and career plan. I love talking to random folks. It rarely disappoints.

The rest of my day was spent checking out the not so busy stores, washing blankets, and watching Christmas movies. I’m trying to get as many in as possible since Patrick will be back in a couple of days. I’m enjoying having complete control over the tv.

I’m thankful for new bedding, a clean desk, and the smell of pine trees.