Today was a busy, busy day and the Christmas festivities have begun:) It seemed like nearly every minute was full of little Christmasy moments and warm fuzzies. I love this kind of day! This morning I was up bright and early as I had TON to do. My friend Jodie and I trekked off to get a cow. I'm sorry Rah, but this girl NEEDS BEEF! Forgive me if that sounds, well . . . a little twisted. BUT I am definitely a carnivore. I respect Rah's feelings and this is the most humane way I can think of to get a side of beef. I love to have my freezer full:) I cleaned out my freezer so I would be prepared and waited for her arrival. Off we went! Am I allowed to pipe in on this paragraph? - Rah
There is a little old gentleman by Strathcona that did the processing and he was totally CUTE! What a sweet little man and I marveled as he lifted the heavy boxes of beef out of the deep freezers. He and I chatted for a few minutes and he told me how old he was. 85! 85 years old and has been cutting meat for over 40+ years. How incredible is that!!! I opted to pay a little more than he asked for, we loaded the beef, and trekked off for my place. When we got there, we split it all up as I was headed to bring my mama her portion of the beef. PHEW!
Wrapping, wrapping, and more wrapping. Check that off the list too . . . DONE! Packing, packing, packing . . . staying at my mama's for a sleepover tonight. Check that off the list too! Cooking, cooking, cooking. I cooked supper for my mom and grandma so we could have a home-cooked meal. Check that off the list. Mary! I wanted to do something for my Mary! I also needed to meet Rah quick because she had something that I was waiting for, H & D Floral ALWAYS makes us happy, happy, happy. I love all of the trees, the ornaments, and all of the colors! I wanted something cozy that made Mary feel warm and fuzzy. Soft scarf! Homemade! Perfect:) Hugged and kissed Rah on the cheek and I was headed to RLF for some much needed mama and grandma time! Bonus, I got Mary time too:) Sorry Mary, you are minimally famous! She posted this picture not long after I left with the following message: "Having a wonderful afternoon. 1st a surprise visit at the shop from a very special friend Sheila Michaels & 2nd I am wearing the beautiful scarf she gave me. The smile is on my face cause she put it there." Happy, happy, happy!
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| Did I mention Grandma is 92!!!!! |
Mom and I got comfy, made some coffee, grabbed blankies and settled in. We sat and visited, opened gifts, talked some more, and then as is her tradition, we watched A Christmas Carol. I love this movie even though it has been years since I have watched it. Her cat Muffy is a pain in the drain. One lap then the other. She is so used to it just being her and mom that I totally rock her cat world. Two laps, two choices, two people to pet her, and she lap-lands first on moms and then on mine! Mom got Muffy at a very tough time in her life and she has been a total blessing. I found her on Facebook, mentioned her to mom, and she and I took off to get her. In many ways, she has been a lifeline for mom. Thank God for furry friends!!!!
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| Me and Muffy! |
Sheila
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Sarah Day 27
I imagine that in our final three days, Mom and I will mostly be blogging about Christmas, and the time we spend with the one's we love. After all, that's what Christmas is all about, right? Which all reminds me why Mom and I chose to begin this blog in the first place. This was a really difficult time for us last year and the year before. Our family was trying to adjust to change, continue old traditions, and realize that it was time for some new ones. Christmas is not the easiest season to feel like your family is falling apart. I'll never forget how we all grieved in 2012 and 2013. Each of us had entirely different ways of coping with the pain, which made it challenging to try and find a way to brighten spirits for everyone. Regardless, life went on. We did what we had to do to move forward, and it seems that 2014 is going to be a little less painful for us all. I'm so thankful for that.
Since dating Jesse, I have learned that Christmas can be really chaotic because there are so many different family functions to try and attend. Neither one of us want to give up our family traditions, so in the past we have found a way to make it almost everywhere. Unfortunately, Jesse and I will be missing a family gathering on his Dad's side in Roseau this year because of Jesse's work schedule, and my plans with my own Dad. Christmas in Roseau is always so much fun too! There are usually younger cousins running around or playing video games. Everyone else hangs out to chat, drink cider, and eat Grandma Castle's delicious pies! It's a really warm environment and all-around just a great place to be to catch up with everyone. I'm bummed that we can't be there this year. I know we'll be missing out.
Today I spent most of the day hanging out with my Pa. We went out for supper and a drink at Sundance Dining because Abdul is one of our good family friends. The food was AMAZING! Seriously. I haven't had a meal that good in a long time. If you ever go there, I highly suggest the bruschetta. And if they have a chef special, order it! Yum! Anyway, after dinner, Dad and I came back to watch Netflix by the Christmas tree with the kitties. Sounds cozy right? Yeah, we were watching Inside Cocaine Wars. Ha! And yes I did pick it, don't judge me. It's one of my favorite shows. I think because I'm so oblivious to the some of the things that actually happen in the world. Dad was interested too but he said he already knows most of what goes on with things like that. I made myself stop watching after the third episode because I had to come write. It was a fun evening. Just like the times we used to have when I was living at home.
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