December dawned with thick frosts, sub-zero temperatures and a freezing fog that lingered above the city all day. Nevertheless, we were out and about yesterday crunching across the frozen grass to refill the bird feeders and defrost the car before heading out to pick our Christmas tree, and treating ourselves to a bowl of soup, a sandwich and a slice of cake for lunch from a cafe to warm up on the way.
We don’t usually get our tree this early but realised we probably wouldn’t have another chance until much later in the month otherwise. The festive season has snuck up on us this year while we’ve been preoccupied with car break downs, hospital appointments and various DIY projects around the house. It’s been such a hectic and turbulent year for us that I’ve been feeling a bit less festive than usual, but still found a bit of Christmas cheer in the simple pleasures of lighting the Advent candle in the evening, laughing at Mara as she tries to get the catnip treat out of her advent calendar, and reading Christmas editions of magazines with a mug of hot blackcurrant cordial.
With another busy month ahead, very grateful to slow down and savour a few moments of calm and comfort at home before the Christmas rush begins. Have a lovely week! X
Glad the frost didn’t stop you doing festive things. I put a t small tree up yesterday ( just a twiggy one) with some of my fave decorations. A mug of hot blackcurrant sounds good right now. π X
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It’s my non-alcoholic substitute for mulled wine at the moment. βΊοΈ X
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Turbulent years do leave one feeling rather jaded with life, well done on being able to lift your mood.
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Thanks, trying to keep things in perspective and enjoy the little things. π X
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I just put up the tree last week to get into the festive mood, but I must admit I’m feeling so knackered with work, I think this Christmas will be a quiet one. Hope you are keeping wellx
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I am, thanks. π I can relate, I’m really looking forward to some time off over Christmas and New Year. X
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