I hear that the life expectancy of a woman in Canada is 81.3 I think CBC radio said-- -
Well-- I made it--- even with that horrendous fall the other day--with the huge vacuum crashing into my head --- Lord love a Duck-!---
So---- It's a good day to have a good day--- We are still alive!---- and-- we can still make a difference in the world to-day--
Beau has been out--did his business-- Lopez came with us but will have to go out again later--It is mighty cold outside--- Poor wee Lopez--so close to the ice-y ground-- I believe he was in a state of shock, because of the cold--
To-day is a important day in Canada's history--It marks a National Day of Remembrance and action on violence against women--We now have a Crisis Line to report violence against women-- which is 9-1-1-
-also, in 1865 , an amendment in the U.S constitution, abolished slavery-Both are significant events---
So, Christmas is around the corner--Do you put a tree up?-----Do you decorate the house?---Do you intend to spend a fortune over Christmas?---- Okay--- you must be wondering, why on earth am I asking all these questions?--- It is because, as I am becoming "older than old"---- I recognize that our spending has changed significantly--and my "gift giving" also has become different--Am I the only one?--Also, the Grandchildren are older--their wants and desires have changed--
I remember when I was young, gifts were mittens---a Birthday Book-- (which I still have, from my Dad when I was 8 years old--)- an address book also (no -one has that anymore) and I remember receiving a jewelry box from my Mom's sister which I thought was the best thing ever--The gifts were few and far between-- but, we seemed content-
When we became older, Mom and Dad drove us to Florida for a couple weeks--- We didn't expect any gifts those years---
What do you remember about your Christmas when young? All of us live our lives differently-
Sadie , that cleaning Lady, has been here daily, to clean a room --or 2-- (You know it is really me!) I hear her knocking at the door--Maybe it was really her who fell down those stairs----
It is a busy time of year-seems, -mostly for women-- (that isn't right either!)-
Women must be strong-
There are times one wonders , "WHY ME?"
Hi Lynda, it's Kathy. As for your questions about Christmas, while I love a fully decorated house, my husband could care less. I will not be hosting any holiday gathering so I am not going to take the time to put up the decorations, just to take them down again. As for gifts, I give my children money and now most of the grandchildren get money too. I will only buy for the 3 youngest. I probably sound very grinchy but I'd rather take care of myself these days! I'm so glad you are not hurt from your fall. Hope you have a lovely day today! And stay warm!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy--I am agreeing with everything yu say-My hubby does nothing to help with Xmas--We need the $$$ also--so-- money to the Grandkids--and flower arrangement for Xmas to each family- no--Yu certainly are not a grinch at all-- It is really difficult this Xmas----I just wondered if it is only me-or are we all going thru the same?--- No--I am not hurting anymore from the fall--- but I am very lucky- Lynda
DeleteWhen I was young, Christmas was squished between my youngest sister's birthday (Dec 9) and my brother's birthday (Dec 27). We would put up the tree the day after her birthday, and take it down the day before his. Presents were inexpensive, as the budget had to cover not just us but five grandparents (two of them were great-grandparents). Socks or pj's, one toy maybe for us. Shaped candles from the dimestore for the grandparents.
ReplyDeleteOf course it changed over the years, as our lives unfolded. But you know how those childhood memories stick!
Hope your healing continues apace from that fall! Hugs!
funny--coz my Christmas growing up sounds like yours-Funny how yu say Xmas was squished in between 2 Birthdays----Christmas was different for my own children--They had everything their hearts desired----- spoiled--- Now I will give the Grandkids money but not as much as we used to--Lynda
DeleteLynda, saved the first meme. It's perfect...like you. Believe it. Right now just as we are we are perfect. Making mistakes, learning, growing. Don't you believe we are wiser at our age?
ReplyDeleteCan't seem to locate my little wall tree that my daughter gave me last year. It has lights, and all. I added a few decorations. The area outside of my apt that people see as they're walking along the hall is decorated: beautiful craft sale wreath, poinsettias, an angel, a Christmas themed centerpiece my friend made and a little green TY Beanie Baby with a candy cane striped scarf.
I think I already mentioned I can only give to my daughter's family that I will see cuz they're close and a few friends here in my building. And my adopted local daughters. Don't even have my doc son's address in CA.
Sadie did a lot here yesterday, so is taking a day off.
Did Himself ever get to day care?
We are having early spring like weather here the next few days according to the weather man on the radio. I'll take it!
Time for a snuggle with Lucy as I have already had a difficult morning.
Love and happiness to you all, including poor wee Lopez. {{{HUGS}}}
Definitely ewe so much wiser--- now!! I agree!c
DeleteHeavens --before I could correct the spelling -- it flew way--LOL-No--=Himself refused to go to Daycare so it was a difficult day to-day for me--but--Sadie did her one room--She was here---- Yes wee little Lopez hops over the snow banks --but shivers and shakes a lot--poor wee fellow--AND--It is snowing-hard--outside-right now-- Love and hugs to yu-- my dear friend-Lynda
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ReplyDeleteHave a tree up, but not too many decorations this year. That’s fine. It still feels like the holidays!
Ohhhhh no. You are not the only one who has changed in gift giving. Gift cards and my 2 kids always get a Christmas ornament to put on their trees.
Growing up the gifts were practical – clothes and such and a few toys. What I do remember is my brothers always got socks. I don’t know if you’ve seen a Christmas Story, but there’s a scene where Ralphie and Randy open up a present which is socks. They looked @ each other, looked @ the socks and threw them over their heads. My brothers did that!
We always visited a family friend on Christmas Day, which was nice. On Christmas Day Eve we got a visit from Mom’s youngest brother and his brood (6 kids!) We had a blast.
ROFLMBO @ the Lucy meme. Have to say, that thought has crossed my brain a few times in life! LOL
HUGS and hope it’s a good Wednesday.
Barb
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OMG BARB!!!--I didn't know if that LUCY meme was appropriate that yu LOL at it--Sometimes people are talking to me --telling me what and how to do something--and I just want to do what LUCY says--When I saw it , it made me laugh-- snowing hard outside right now-Lynda-
DeleteI am a widow, and only put up a tree if I am having company over the holidays, otherwise it is a little greenery on the fireplace and a few bits and bobs in the rest of the house. As for gifts, everyone buys everything they want or need, and most of them have more money than I do, so gifting most people has gone by the wayside, but I do still send something to my only child and her husband, and I usually give some home baked items to friends and neighbors. Do what you feel comfortable with, both in decorating and gift giving, and don't feel bad about your decisions.
ReplyDeleteI agree whole heartily--- Good statement--"Do what one feels is appropriate"-- It sounds like most of us have scaled down a lot--Its good to hear--We all have more than "you can shake a stick At"--Mom's expression---- hugs to yu--- Lynda
DeleteOMG the Lucy insert cracked me up. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWe have a small tree and just a few minimal decorations. No one will be coming over so what I put out is plenty. When we relocated from a large large house to a villa, I eliminated a lot of decorations along with the big tree, lights. ornaments etc.
As far as gifts..son and significant other will receive small gifts plus cash.
As a child, gifts were practical and few. Not like today. I have to make sure we have enough $$ first.
So glad you aren't having repercussions from vacuum fall. Great inserts. Loved them all.
Stay warm. Hugs
That Lucy meme--made me laugh also--but--it was questionable in my head if it was appropriate or not--thank goodness that Lucy meme didn't upset yu---and yes, I always have to check the bank book a lot this year--not at all like it used to be-Nice to hear from yu-Lynda--
DeleteHi Lynda: Love todays memes. Your Xmases were like mine. We didn't have much of anything. I won't have anyone over as there isn't really anyone to have so very little decorations. I only have a few friends that I buy small gifts for so don't spend like I used to. Mostly just buy stuff that I want! Glad you're feeling ok after your fall. Take care. Brenda
ReplyDeleteBrenda--We are the same eh over Xmas--- Xmas eve we go to Son#1's--but Xmas day we --are home-- very little decorations but we do put our half a tree up-- happy to be alive--LOL--Lynda
DeleteGood evening, Lynda! Lopez is too cute in his little parka. I know it must be hard on him going outside so cold even for a minute. I do decorate my dining room table and I have a full size tree and my nephew has a small tree. I need to get them up next week. I got the table done but I have cleaning before the trees go up. It seems like we still spend quite a bit even if we try to keep it simple. I also cook the holiday meals. Oh, how I miss being young and just always going to my grandmas for the holidays. Growing up, my mom would pick a gift and let us open it on Christmas Eve. Then, the next morning we could open the rest. Santa gifts were under the tree but never wrapped. I do still use an address book. I know you have talked about the birthday book before. That is so neat to me and the fact that you still have yours is wonderful. Enjoy your night!
ReplyDeleteYes --I love my Birthday book--inscribed by my Dad on my 8th Birthday--=and Ive always had an address book--which I can't seem to buy anymore--cannot find an address book--Yes-- in or home, when I was growing up, the things from Santa were never wrapped--and yes, Lopez is the cutest little boy--and my heart goes out to him in the cold--His whole body shakes-when he is just too cold, I bring him in and he uses the pads--I never say anything--I just pick up the pad---Good for him to hit the pad I alway think-- Lynda--Yu cook the dinner on Christmas??--
DeleteCute he is, indeed! Yes, I cook Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. I enjoy it and since my sister is kind enough to let my nephew come visit us for the holidays, I must make him memories.
DeleteI am addressing Christmas cards now, we put up the big tree in the lower level of the house, put up a couple wreaths and daughter has her little prelit sparkle tree lit...Thats about it. I really could have skipped it this year but I ended up helping my son decorate his tree and made bows for his and Barbara's wreaths. David would want me to do something so I did...have not enjoyed it as much, but oh well. Somehow, I just did not see myself a widow.
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