Christmas is past; on to the New Year

Actually, I don't consider Christmas over until the 6th of January. I like the idea of extending it all the way to the twelfth day. Maybe it was because my mother didn't pack it away until New Year's day, that being the most convenient day to clean up. I admit to doing that as well, one has to get ready to get back to business, but this year, New Year's day is on Thursday, and that makes for a nice long weekend before getting back to the grind.

The Kerry O'Kee singers are singing at church this morning (that is a pet name for my little ensemble). I think we will be good. And it is a short service, with no sermon, starting an hour early so everyone can continue with their vacation.

I am having a soiree next Saturday, so my attentions are turned to preparing the house and cooking, I probably shouldn't do this right now, but if I don't, I won't. My brother came over and helped me do some handyman things yesterday, including putting up some curtain rods so I could change out my bedroom linens for the new ones I bought myself for xmas. I should try to find a picture of them, it looks very nice. He also swapped out the ugly ceiling fan in the dining room for the pretty (if low wattage) fixture jeffj got me last summer. So nice to have some help.

Christmas was lovely. The daughter perked up and felt good by the end of it. Everyone liked their presents, the food was good, and all was enjoyed by everyone. I have nearly got the mess cleaned up, as usual, there is too much trash for the bin and two more days to wait.

I will return to this post after church. I need to be there at 9 sharp and I still need to get cleaned up.