I Am Ready For Christmas

Yesterday was sunny with a high of -7C. This morning it is cloudy and -13C. Today is going to be snowy with a high of -2C. The amount of snow fall is unknown at the moment but they are predicting it to last about 12 hours. 

Lifestyle

I was out the door in good time to go grocery shopping. It wasn't that busy at the store which was nice. I used my points to buy groceries and I only had to pay $.50. I collect points each time I shop and cash them in once or twice a year. 

Once home, I rested as my back was sore. I then grabbed the snow shovel and headed out to the deck. The snow on the ground was crunchy as it had a layer of ice on it. The snow on the deck was dry and I had fun shovelling it off. I only did a wide pathway so I can open the door and walk down the stairs. I was done in 15 minutes which was amazing for being a bit sore. My back enjoyed the exercise as I took it easy and didn't fling snow over the railing. I enjoyed being out in the fresh air and sunshine. 

I was over to see my friend late in the afternoon and we visited for a couple of hours. She was away for 6 weeks and has been home for a week. We got caught up and will be going out tonight for dinner at family's. 

Sewing

I finished the binding on the quilt. It wasn't as hard to do as I had expected. 

It is a simple quilt to make and it will keep daughter-in-law warm when sitting outside in the cooler evenings. 

That was the last Christmas gift and today I will make a friend a simple stuffed rabbit. I will give it and the pattern to her tonight. I will not sew again until Boxing Day. 

Knitting

I knit 8 rows last night. I was tired but not falling asleep so I was able to concentrate on where to do the decrease rows. 

I will probably take it to family's to knit on Christmas Day. The back may get done if I have to sit for the afternoon. 

Thoughts

    I am ready to start cleaning up the sewing and family rooms. My plan is coming together and I will get it done. Purging and decluttering will continue until I am finished. I plan on doing some each day until it is done. 

    I want to sew and craft each day while decluttering and cleaning. I have a lot of items I want to make and will be enjoying my time in those areas. One thing I need to do is clean up each day to keep those spaces clean and tidy.  

    I am glad that I went out and shovelled the deck yesterday. It was what I needed to do for safety but it also made me feel happy being outside in the sunshine and fresh air. I also enjoy doing things for myself which keeps me independent. 

Today

I need to fold laundry and vacuum the living room. I am going to make a simple stuffed rabbit for a friend and give it to her tonight along with the pattern. I may have to shovel snow this afternoon unless a couple of boys come over to do it. I am out at family's for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner with friends. I will not be knitting tonight. 

Until the next time........................................................