Are You Ready for Christmas?

It seems like people start asking that question right after Thanksgiving. I'm usually lucky to be ready by Christmas Eve!

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I'm almost ready now, though. Almost.

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We had another snow storm today, so last night I made an extended shopping trip to buy the last gifts and stocking stuffers on my list. It was a little after midnight when I returned home, but at least the crowds had dwindled!
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I still had to venture out for a couple of forgotten items early in the storm today, but it wasn't bad.

All the gifts are now wrapped and placed under the tree.

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I hope to have the final Christmas cards in the mail tomorrow. I send nearly 80 cards each year, so it's quite a production, plus I got a late start this year.

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It helps to be able to print out labels, and Sarah folds newsletters and photo pages for me.

Uh-oh. As I set out these items for a photo of how all the items for Christmas dinner were purchased and ready for Christmas Day, I suddenly realized we have no potatoes for the mashed potatoes.

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Diet-wise, that might not be a bad thing. However, there would be much weeping and wailing among my children, because carb-laden mashed potatoes are a rarity in our carb-conscious home. Pretty much holidays only.

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Looks like we'll be making one more trip in the snow tomorrow.

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Anyway, no cooking from scratch this year. All ready-made and easy for a relaxing Christmas Day!

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Darryl and Tamera: if you're reading this, your gifts were mailed today. You should receive the package a day or two after Christmas. We haven't forgotten you!

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And to our family and friends: "Are YOU ready for Christmas?"