Monday and only a couple more weeks to go. It is not my favourite time of the year and I expect I write for many who have been widowed when I say this.I am spending the day with three friends, all on their own, and we shall enjoy our time together. I did contemplate asking my dog-walker to house my dog over the period but have decided against it - I shall miss her too much in the time I am here alone.
Bit by bit I am getting all my pre Christmas jobs done - cards delivered or posted, parcels posted, drinks cupboard topped up for callers and just a few small decorations put around the place. Cards have begun to arrive - I always enjoy them and especially those from friends far away which might have a letter enclosed.
One of my favourite things is The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings, usually on TV on Christmas Eve and always a joy.
My Great grand daughter is three today and has had a little party (last Saturday) with seven of her little friends, when they played lovely games - all completely new to me. She rang me tonight to say thank-you for her birthday presents - it is lovely that now she is getting to the age when we can chat on the phone - it gives me such pleasure.
It has been a lovely day here - quite windy although the wind has largely died down now - bright sunshine all day shining straight into my windows. Time now for a cup of tea and University Challenge - tests my brain a bit (not always very successfully!)
About Me
- The Weaver of Grass
- I am a widow for the second time - first marrriage 39 years, second marriage 23 years - both very happy. My second marriage was to a farmer and when he died the farm was sold. I now live in the nearby small town on the edge of Wensleydale in The Yorkshire Dales. My beloved Border Terrier died a couple of years ago - I still miss her but as I am 90 and need carers I shalln't get another I have one son,who lives nearby with his wife, three grandchildren, one step grandchild, two great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren..Life is good.
nothing wrong with a bit of snow.
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Well, are we going for a walk or what?
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11 comments:
Although Christmas is a time of great joy, we must not forget it can be challenging for many. I'm glad you have some good friends to share the day with.
I have yet to write any of my cards. 😃 X
During most of my working life I had jobs that required me to work on Christmas Day, so I haven't much idea of what I'm supposed to be doing at Christmas now that I've retired.
A three year old at Christmas. Magical.
Glad to hear you had a lovely day. We had a day of many parts - cold wind and damp, followed by watery sunshine, followed by heavy rain, followed by sunshine and clear sky by late afternoon.
I am looking forward to putting up a few decorations but first I must clean the windows and mirrors. Can't have Christmas in a grubby house.
How wonderful that you got to talk with your little great-granddaughter! I imagine her birthday combined with the magic of the holiday season was reflected in her voice. Enjoy your evening!
It's always special when our grandchildren begin to communicate with us. I see my little Boo Boo almost daily, and he's always asking 'Grumpy, what's this or that'. I don't always know the answer, but I do my best and we have a lot of fun.
I am a bit puzzled by you thinking about Tess going to your dog walker for the Christmas period; why is that?
Christmas with small children is special, isn't it!
Last Friday, I have hosted our traditional Secret Santa for my girl friends and only that same afternoon I put up a few Christmas decorations. My cards and parcels went to the post office last night. Now I feel much more ready!
Pat, I start Quizzy Monday - as it is known in this house - with Only Connect as it’s apparently a good warm-up exercise for University Challenge! I like Victoria Coren Mitchell and I’m ecstatic if I get one part of one question nearly right! xx
Laurie - Losing one's husband to cancer has happened twice to me - once after thirty nine years - then two years and a half as a widow and then twenty three years with my second husband and then a brain tumour for him. So now I am a widow again but the good thing is that both my marriages were very happy indeed so I have been so lucky in so many ways. Now, at 87, I am alone but with good memories as well as sad ones.
Thank you to you all. You keep me going.
How wonderful that not only do you have a great-grandchild, but that she's old enough to chat with you. It sounds like you're well prepared for the holiday to come. May you enjoy it! x
What I love about the little ones is their role in the Nativity scene. As they come chattering down the aisle of a church or a school stage, little faces with tea clothes for head gear. Tumbling over themselves, fighting over Jesus the doll - beautiful.
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