It’s a bit warmer today and sunny. Maybe I’ll finally hang the lights on the porch. I’ve managed to avoid it for three days and it’s the easiest decorating I do for the holidays. Go figure.
I can’t believe that Christmas Eve is two weeks from today – which means that 2020 ends in a little over 3 weeks. Bye Bye, 2020. You’ve been a nightmare for so many; so much loss and so much of it avoidable. We’ve been in our version of lockdown since March, so the majority of the year has been spent away from family and friends, away from the little things that I’ll never take for granted again. I’m happy to do it, as are all of you. We wear masks. We stay home. We protect others and ourselves. Top that off with the increasing insanity that is coming out of the White House. I will be so happy to say goodbye to this year. I know our worries about the coronavirus won’t magically disappear, as we have to be more careful than ever and it looks like vaccinations will be spread out over months.
Anyway, I’m not saying anything you don’t already know. I’ve had some tough years in my life – how can you get to age 68 without having had tough times? But I’ve never wanted a year to end as much as I do this one. That being said, we count our blessings every day here at Mockingbird Hill Cottage and we will continue to do so.
Don’s friend mentioned that we might get some significant snow next week, so I checked the forecast and it looks like we will get 3 – 5 inches next Wednesday. Both Don and I are excited about that because the first snowfall is always wondrous. It’s when we hit February that we’re over it. I don’t think it will last through Christmas because the temps will be above freezing.
The kit table is now in Hummingbird Cottage. After thinking way too much about it, I painted the chairs white. Since I plan on changing them out eventually (I don’t really like them) white will do for the moment. Taking a photo of the far end of the kitchen is always difficult, it’s like taking a picture in a tunnel. But this gives you an idea. I decided to stain it as I wanted more wood tones in the kitchen. I haven’t added anything to the table yet. That will come.
Okay. Have to go.
Stay safe.
Happy Thursday.
I know I’m ready for 2020 to end. While some good things have come out of quarantine, most has just been a trial. I’m proud I’ve done so well to keep Mom and I safe and look forward to more outings but it’s still a good ways off. I hope you get snow, it is magical.
It will be – at least the first time!
Stay safe, Linda.
We have another beautiful day here, too. Temps close to 50…and sunshine. We put up the last of our outdoor lights yesterday. We took over a week to do them this year, because it got too cold and windy for a couple of days. But…it’s now complete. Hope you get yours done today. We are supposed to get snow starting tomorrow night. Amount seems under debate.
I cannot wait for 2021 to arrive. I realize things aren’t going to change immediately, but it’ll be a new year. A new year…a new beginning…a new hope…pick one. 2020 has been a rough year for most of us…rougher for some more than others. Three more weeks, til a new beginning.
Stay safe! ;)
I got the lights done and I did some more packing away for the winter; pots, adirondack chairs, etc.
Stay safe, Donna!
I wonder if you ever considered setting up a side business with miniatures. You enjoy redoing the little houses and furnishing them. You do such a nice job and have so much experience – you could buy old dollhouses for cheap and fix up to sell (flipping dollhouses!) I wonder if there is money in that? Just a thought, while you are waiting for theaters to open again.
We are in the 50’s here in Illinois – I will head out for a hike soon! Stay safe!
I wouldn’t make a profit – the time spent on a rehab far outweighs what I could charge. But most importantly, it would take the joy out of something I love to do. The same thing happened when I crocheted scarves and sold them on Etsy. For a while it was fun, but eventually it became a chore. I haven’t crocheted since.
Thanks, Ellen!
Stay safe.
Your wee guy with the horn is so perfect; such expression and detail. Love him!
He’s a cutie!
Stay safe.
That vase is beautiful. Your home and doll homes are ways so lovely. You are blessed to live in such a great, old house.
Thank you so much, Nancy.
Stay safe!
I love the fridge. And bring on 2021. I don’t know a soul who would like one more day of 2020 than necessary.
Thought of you as I was watching the Broadway Cares special tonight. I hope you and Don will be able to get support from that.
Thanks so much, Jeanie.
Stay safe.