Christmas cards? Check (finally!) they will go out in the mail tomorrow. I did not do a Christmas letter this year, but oh well. Maybe next year… if anyone misses it! BTW, I have lots of extras so if you want me to mail you one just email me your address.

Package for my father in southern CA? Check - it went out today

Stockings? Two down, two to go - but at least I think I have the hang of it

Nativity scene? Mary and Jesus are there, surrounded by plastic farm animals. I think Joseph will make an appearance before Christmas, but I don’t think there will be any shepherds this year. Oh well. There might be a Magi or two by Ephinany, but I make no promises.

Christmas shopping? Check!!

Wrapping? Everything except Matt’s presents are wrapped, so at least I’m getting close.

Christmas baking? Well, we did make the truffles (and they are rich and yummy but not exactly beautiful - I think they will require more practice!) I still have several things to make in that department, and I need to pin my Mom down on what I should bring for Christmas dinner and dessert.

Christmas decorations? Yes, we did that all last week, although Emma thinks our house needs more Christmas cheer. I am inclined to agree with her, but I have a hard time justifying the money we would need to spend to buy decorations. I did show Emma how to make snowflakes and Christmas trees out of paper, so that’s been keeping her busy and decorating our windows. :-)

Jesse Tree? Hmm… well, we got to David and the beginning of Christmas vacation and kind of petered out. Oh well, there is always next year… I think she got the idea at least.

Let’s see, what else have I talked about doing. Oh yes, doll clothes for Emma. Well, I have a jacket done, but it needs some finishing work. I am not sure if that will happen, as I need to go to Jo-Ann’s to get some stuff. I may try to make a dress tomorrow night, but we shall see. I need to get these stockings done first!!

I hope you all are doing well on your Christmas preparations and that you aren’t too stressed about it all! Thankfully, I don’t feel stressed about any of it - I feel like I am just chugging along, chipping away at it all and taking plenty of time to enjoy the season with my family.