Happy Day 9 of the Countdown to Christmas! A number of years ago, I decided that when it comes to holiday preparations for Christmas, if I am drudging through any part of it – What is the point?!? Addressing cards is a mammoth job if you want to keep up with friends from the past…
And on the 8th day, they called for a “wintry mix”… When did we stop calling it sleet? or freezing rain? or snow mixed with freezing rain? A wintry mix sounds like some kind of new holiday-latte at Starbucks. Or a snack mix with like nuts and chocolate and powdered sugar. Sort of a…
There is a whole lot of empty space growing….. This was how we started Day 7 Leaving Southwest Iowa for the return home after a quick trip to visit Russ’s parents for Mom’s birthday! Thanks Motel 8 for the thimble size coffee cups…. Yes, both of those are mine. It was all I could carry….