I came across Mark's stocking and thought "I wonder if I can find another one like this out there somewhere?" We all have the same stocking, in different patterns and themes. I would love for The Girl's SO* to have one. But I didn't want it to be this one, you know? And I have zero appropriate fabric to make one.
I FOUND ONE. Exactly like this, like new, from a seller on Mercari, and it is winging it's way to me as I type! I actually feel like I am looking forward to the holidays this year, for many reasons, big and small - just like this one. And I will probably hang Mark's up this year, too.
A couple of years ago I went through the tools and pulled out duplicates and interesting things to save for my peeps. I also ordered monogrammed zipper pulls. The Girl and Firstborn still need to get theirs, so I hauled them out to sit by the front door. I wonder what they will think about what all I saved? Mark had so. many. tools.
I went ahead and put up my bedroom tree, no ornaments just yet. But I love this glowy look at night - very cozy. The rest of Christmas decor will go up the day after Thanksgiving. I can only do one holiday at a time!
I have a lot of cleaning and such to do on the deck and patio. That pistache tree drops its berries daily and they make a royal mess. They hurt to step on and they stain the deck. I will wait until just before Thanksgiving and clean it all again, including power washing the slab. I hauled the firepit back out, set up the Google mini speaker, made sure I still had enough wood. Hopefully I can talk people into playing cards on the patio.
I bought a pretty new tablecloth at Target and a candle wreath at Hobby Lobby for the dining table. I have my dressing made and in the freezer, cranberry sauce in the fridge. The turkey will go into the fridge to start thawing on Monday - I guestimate it will take it a week. Then I will gather dishes, glasses, kitchen gear, etc. and get ready to host! Six of us this year.
No Turkey Trot, no extra hours at work, just a day to give thanks.
Gina
*I don't have a knickname for him yet!
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