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Christmas Countdown

         It's getting so close! I hope Santa knows where I live and what I want. Oh, he doesn't have to bring me something I want. I like surprises!

         I pared back on everything this year, and I think it's working. Fewer gifts, less cooking, less wrapping, fewer outings, less interior decorating. Early shopping and on-line shopping helped. Only the housework remains the same. Fast and furious cooking will start Tuesday. I have to work right through Christmas Eve. 

         By not getting out all the decorations, I didn't have so many boxes to put away, so many things to clean and display. Too many small children coming to visit who wreak havoc even when there are no decorations, and one old man who's getting feeble and drops expensive ornaments make less decorating desirable. I want them all to relax and have fun. Of course, I've also cut back on social activities to allow myself more time to relax and do chores.

         We had great music at church today, Appalachian and Cajun style music. I went to a relative's house for a little Christmas party late this afternoon. I still have to visit a shut-in tomorrow night and take her a plant. I have one gift left to wrap.

         So far it looks like it's going to be a peaceful, smooth Christmas. I hope it is for a lot of people. All of my bosses will be out of the office, so we can catch up on paper work and small details. We'll start out the new year better organized. (Funny, how when management isn't there, things run so smoothly, and there are no fires to put out.) I might have a stress-free Christmas this year!