We're ready for Christmas. I wrapped the last of the presents today. I used to love wrapping presents, but for some reason it seems like a huge chore now.
Since Amy and Amelia will not be here until after Christmas, we thought seriously about not putting up a Christmas tree. I don't know what made us change our mind, but we did get the tree up and are enjoying it very much.
I made Bubba a fruit cake and have baked some goodies for other people. My weight is staying the same. I have enjoyed some good meals, some sweets, and a lot of nuts, but I'm watching the quantity and trying to choose carefully when I indulge. If I can just maintain through the holidays, I will feel victorious.
Our long time neighbors and friends, the Pattersons, seem to be aging rapidly. He will be 90 in February and she is 86. We try to take meals to them every chance we can. They are fortunate to have two sons who are seeing after them. We love them and try to assist where we can.
We attended a community Christmas cantata Sunday night. The choir had 55 voices and involved churches throughout the town. It was wonderful and approximately 350 people attended. Our church will have a cantata Sunday morning.
I'm having some friends from work over for lunch Monday. That is all I miss about the job -- the people. I took a big step last week and packed up my work clothes and gave them to Good Will. I'm still enjoying retirement.
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