Five good things that happened this year.
1. The joy of Christmas with an adult child. No longer the need to get up at the crack of stupid to check to see if Santa made his visit, ate the cookies, took the carrots for the reindeer, and left presents. Instead a leisurely morning, watching Netflix and sipping tea until the Young One got up mid-morning.
2. Spent the morning with the Young One chatting, laughing, and watching crafting videos.
3. Heard from the Eldest. She finally got the package of stocking stuffers that went around the world
4. Broke tradition this New Year's Eve and instead of watching The Three Stooges or Twilight Zone we watched The Doctor Who Marathon
5. The Young One had been invited to a virtual New Year's Eve games night. She came out of her room to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop with us.
How was your week?
I'm glad you made it until midnight. (Not me, although I was planning on it. Don't even remember falling asleep.) Sounds like a nice Christmas. We recorded the Dr. Who marathon and watched an OK Netflix film. But most importantly, happy new year CJ. Hope yours is a great one. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWe've been recording Doctor Who, too. I made it to midnight because I took a long nap. 😺
DeleteSanta used to come to our house on Christmas eve.....we couldn't take the crack of dawn excitement! LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteI wish I had thought of that!
DeleteMy week was filled with hope for 2021. We are celebrating my sons graduation from ULowell tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you!
DeleteDoctor Who sounds better to me than Christmas movies! Happy New Year, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt was fun watching old favorite episodes
DeleteSounds like a fun way to spend Christmas and New Year's Eve. Low-key is my normal :)
ReplyDeleteLow-key is our normal, too
DeleteEverything sounds wonderful CJ! You made me smile! It was a good week for you and me! Lots of things starting and lots of things I am shutting the door on! LOL! Here's to a Happy New Year! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA better 2021
DeleteSounds like you had a great time over the holidays 😀. All the very best for 2021, I hope it's a better year for everyone - Happy New Year! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteNice, quiet, and low-key. A good way to spend the holidays
DeleteFriday Five Good Things... what a wonderful post! I have adult children who enjoy playing online video games. My big good thing is that I got to spend Christmas Day with my son, daughter-in-law and little grandson who live nearby, because I am in their pod and we are all being cautious. I am looking forward to 2021. Have a happy, healthy, and safe New Year!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you were able to spend the holiday with your son and his family.
DeleteYour week sounds nice. My youngest son 37, who lives down the mountain broke his knee before Christmas avoiding a car while on his bike. His surgery still hasn't happened which it should have . Husband has been down the mountain off and on helping out - mostly on - comes home here and there. So it's been very quiet, kind of peaceful with the snow but i would love to get out and get in the car and get off my road- which isn't happening until temps warm up enough to melt a lot of ice off the roads... I'm on the shady side of the lake which is great in summer and a bitch in winter. I can look across to the lake and houses on the other side have melted snow and wouldn't surprise me if people were out barbecuing and dancing around maypoles while I sit here and wait for melt. but i'm not complaining. Can't even be at the hospital when my son has surgery - only one person allowed to wait inside.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your son. My house faces North so I know what you mean about everyone else's snow is gone while you still have piles around.
DeleteAhh so you do know what it's like to know that all over town and country the melt has begun ...except where you live. it's a hard thing for me to see, lol... i am totally missing my hikes.
DeleteSounds good :)
ReplyDeleteI still find it hard to believe we are now in 2021, even though 2020 was not the best of years, it did seem to fly by so quickly.
Take care, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
I thought at the start of the pandemic in March things were just going to drag, but it went by so fast. It's a year we won't forget
DeleteI had planned to be here yesterday, but my electricity went off early on the 1st. We got SLAMMED with ice and snow, making 2021’s first day seem more like another lousy day in 2020 instead of the start of a new year. From the looks of things, this storm is headed your way, too.
ReplyDeleteYou had a great Christmas from the sound of things. I am glad you got to enjoy it and the Dr. Who marathon. Had to laugh about the eldest's stocking stuffers. Hope your new year was pleasant and low key. Mine was huddled under two blankets with my boys, who helped keep me warm.
Seems like your storm isn't going to be a blockbuster. Weather dudes are saying it's not cold enough for a lot of snow. More like a nuisance of 2-4" or 3-6" depending on which station you listen to. Sunday night into Monday morning by Monday afternoon it will turn to rain. Glad you got your heat and electricity back. What a way to start the new year
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