A Daybook Entry: December 2025

Well hello friends!  If you have ventured to stop by again or have otherwise stumbled on my space today, I am so very thankful.  I know the blog world can be a bit “out of sight, out of mind” and, without a doubt, I have been “out of sight.”  And I have been honestly worried that would quickly turn to “out of mind” with my blog community.  It happens.  And I was so enjoying all the engagement just before I became ill.  Huge sigh.  But I believe that is all behind me…or, at least the worst of it.  No need to go down that ugly rabbit trail but, let me just say, two weeks is a long time to be “under the weather.”  Way under the weather.  And, yes, my twinkle definitely felt tangled – still does a bit – but we are making the most of this Christmas week and the rest of this special month.

Yesterday I went to church.  Actually, it was the first time I have been out of the house in fourteen days.  I actually felt a bit intimidated (for lack of a better word) getting back into Junior Church and my other routines.  Goodness but I have missed everyone…and have missed my life!  So many lessons to be drawn out of the last two weeks but, certainly, I do not want to take things/people/the ordinary joys of my life for granted.  But let’s not get too deep.  How about a simple daybook for today?  That should easy on my brain cells:)  Let’s see……

The Weather – has been a tad all over the place.  Last Sunday, we had winter.  Icy parking lots cancelled Sunday school (for my husband) and snow covered all the Christmas lights outside making everything look rather festive.  Well, as best as I can remember.  Yesterday, it was feeling more like spring.  Forget scarves and gloves.  We did not even need coats.  We had our church luncheon in the afternoon and, afterwards, the children were enjoying the playground!  Who knows?  We could have a blizzard by Christmas.  But I hope not!!  I have some tinsel to untangle (figuratively speaking) and a few other things that really need my attention.  If the weather could hold out, that would be oh so helpful.

As I look outside my window  – there are plenty of Christmas lights.  Of course.  We actually have lights (and a few new decorations) on our own porch.  My husband and son did it all.  Is it exactly how I would have done it?  Um, no.  But their working so hard to make it pretty was very special for me.  Every evening when the lights pop on, I am reminded of their labor of love.  Actually, of their love:)

This morning, I am – heading to the church in order to work with the children on this year’s Christmas Eve program.  How many practices have we had thus far?  None.  Not one.  How many days until “show time”??  Two.  Forty-eight hours.  Does this make me the tiniest bit nervous?  Absolutely.  But there are (SO) many things out of my control.  Whatever happens on Wednesday night will have nothing to do with me.  And, honestly, isn’t that the way it really should be?  The children have been working hard in order to learn the songs and some speaking parts.  Prayerfully, today we will put it all together and, then, no doubt, God will bless.  I rather look forward to whatever He will do.

Lately, I have been thinking about – oh so many things.  Truthfully.  My brain is still sorting out the necessary, the helpful and the “I should remember this” from all the other stuff.  Especially the discouragement.  When you spend hours on end each day in a recliner (and/or your bed), you can spend way too much time “in your head.”  There is some decluttering to do but I am working on it.

What I am wearing – Christmas t-shirts.  Christmas sweatshirts.  Oh, and Christmas earrings.  Even when I am sick, I try my best to at least get out of my pajamas each day.  I try.  And I tried putting on at least a top that seemed festive.  Did it help?  Not really.  I have two new things (a sweater and a sweatshirt) that I had bought for some activities that were supposed to be part of my December.  I missed all the fun activities (yes…feel sorry for me now!)  But I am determined to wear those things every day for the next few days.  I might even have to get dressed twice each day!!

Around the house – we actually have some Christmas cheer and decor!!  Can you believe it?  Guess when said decor was pulled out of the basement and scattered around the house?  On Saturday.  As in, this past Saturday.  Five days before Christmas.  My brain kept telling me, “Why bother?” but my heart just could not let it go.  It was looking so very sad around here.  And once I got started…well, we are all feeling much more holly-jolly, to be sure.  Of course, the Santas might be out until Valentine’s Day….just don’t tell anyone!!

My To-Do List –  is, honestly, not as long as you would think.  I have simply had to let (so) many things go.  Just crossed them off the list.  No doubt, Christmas will still come.  Will still take place.  Will still be meaningful, if not wonderful.  I am grateful that several things (aka gift buying) was basically completed before we had company at the beginning of the month.  I am also (very) grateful that my husband is the wrapper around here.  He enjoys it!  And who am I to steal his joy??  One more lesson:  be prepared and/or don’t assume you have a whole month to get things done.  Definitely noted.

And, from my camera – well….not a lot of photo taking going on around here lately.  Even less than usual.  However, I did take a peek and found this cutie.  I think this is actually a picture of photo.  Hmm.  My sweet buddy from North Carolina.  His nana got married last month.  I think he stole the show:)

Again, I am so happy you came by today.  I hope you are looking forward to this Christmas week.  As far as the 20 days of Christmas goes here on the blog…well, that did not pan out, did it?  Disappointing, if not discouraging, for me.  I think I will just tuck the idea away.  For next year, maybe?  I don’t know.  But, for now, I will simply return to M/W/F posting.   I hope you will stop by again!