MsKnit
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Jun 26, 2014 19:06:42 GMT
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Post by MsKnit on Dec 23, 2018 15:24:04 GMT
The tree was decorated last night.
Everything else needs to be started, except for shopping which I have no clue.
Presents: Mom and Dad are done. Mine are done only because the Potter decided to have some Christmas hours. DH and the Boy have two gifts each and neither of them want anything. Buying to buy isn’t something we do anymore, after the big purge.
I don’t even know if there are any stocking gifts.
I am supposed to go shopping with friends this afternoon.
Plus, Dad is sick. DH and the Boy will go there to decorate Dad’s tree while I am out.
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Post by wordfish on Dec 23, 2018 16:09:52 GMT
I got everything done yesterday and was settling in to decorate cookies when I found out my brother died. So I took the cookies to my exes house for our kids to eat and I’m on my way to Texas. I am so sorry to hear this. Be safe.
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dald222
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Jun 27, 2014 0:50:15 GMT
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Post by dald222 on Dec 23, 2018 19:00:52 GMT
we just ordered our meal from bob Evans online we have to pick it up later this afternoon. my husband was afraid of xmas eve pick up being busy so we ordered today.
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Post by heathers on Dec 23, 2018 19:39:03 GMT
Receive my Christmas cards. They shipped on the 12th from CVS and the tracking number isn’t working. They put through another order yesterday to be overnighted but their status is still sitting at “in process”.
May have to be Christmas in July cards at this rate. Sigh.
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Post by yivit on Dec 23, 2018 19:42:31 GMT
After a week of planning to make cookies and never getting around to it, I started the doughs last night and have ONE more left to make, then the baking will commence! The ginger snaps and pfeffernuesse will be last because I don't want the other cookies to inherit their smell/taste. The cookies: eggnog cookies ginger snaps snickerdoodles cranberry orange chocolate chip shortbread If I get motivated (and have any storage containers left), I may make some candy: pralines coffee toffee chocolate crunch I found the box marked "yivit's closet - white elephant" and need to open it and go through what's in there. I may need to hit someplace to supplement. I think this may be the year that I put the Foot Flusher into the gifts. DD says she's got THE game for Christmas Eve already, so I don't have to find something (last year we were all ROFLing playing Exploding Kittens and Poop Emoji darts). Sometime today I need to finalize what we're eating, too. If I can't get any inputs, I have a pork tenderloin and some fresh brussels sprouts that I can make. DS had mentioned he wanted to do duck, but he hasn't made any noises about it today. I also need to either print out the substitute for DD's present or get a dollar store or five below bendable doll as a joke replacement (the articulated figures I ordered probably won't show up in time). I still need to wrap DS' and DSIL's presents too. Now I need a nap from typing all that out LOL
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ComplicatedLady
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Location: Valley of the Sun
Jul 26, 2014 21:02:07 GMT
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Dec 24, 2018 1:56:37 GMT
I’m in good shape but honestly, I do a lot less for Christmas than most peas do. Decorations are done, but that means tree, stockings, and a few things here and there. I have all gifts except for one that is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. It’s an 8’x10’ rug for in front of our fireplace—so delivery tomorrow may be perfect. That way, I don’t have to attempt to hide it or wrap it. I have to wrap all of the gifts (and Santa brings wrapped gifts at our house) but I enjoy wrapping gifts so that will be easy and fun to do on Christmas Eve. I use it as time to myself when dh has to entertain ds because dh hates wrapping. For food, dh picked up a roast beef and cheese tray to make Christmas Eve sliders and a ham with sides for Christmas dinner. We also got a mini dessert tray that has enough mini desserts for both days. My parents arrive on Friday so I have plenty of time to make sure their gifts are done and wrapped.
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Post by peasapie on Dec 24, 2018 2:28:55 GMT
I got everything done yesterday and was settling in to decorate cookies when I found out my brother died. So I took the cookies to my exes house for our kids to eat and I’m on my way to Texas. I'm so very sorry to read this. Especially difficult for you at the holidays.
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