An Early Christmas

December 23, 2009 by Debbie.

Since we had an early Thanksgiving, an early Christmas feels just right. Actually, John and I haven’t opened our gifts but we have splurged a little. John has been patiently waiting for us to reach several financal goals and, thanks to God, we have reached the goals we set four or five years ago. Long term goals are not always fun but such a relief to accomplish.

John was able to shop for a treadmill. He decided on a NordiTrack, based on price, construction and warranty.  I’m proud of how he’s kept up his workouts at the gym but having the treadmill at home will allow him to work out 5 days a week instead of just the 3 at the gym. 

I’ve used the treadmill two or three times and plan to use it routinely …… soon. Right after we got the HUGE thing set up in the bedroom, Heide walked over and climbed on the running track like “So what’s the big deal about this???” The treadmill size cramps the dogs’ style as it takes up one of their nighttime sleeping spots.

But our dogs are adaptable - Bud likes his breakfast in bed by the fireplace as long the fireplace is roaring and the hot air blower is on.

This is the other part of the ‘early Christmas’ - the dogs got new beds this year. Poor Pudge, who died a month ago, used to chew up all the beds and quilts I made for them so we quit buying replacement beds. I wonder if Pudge is chewing a gold lined bed up in heaven???

We had our family Christmas last Sat. at John, Jr. and Tiffany’s (dil) home. They do such a fantastic job hosting the meal - house is always decorated and the table is overflowing. I was proud to watch John, Jr. fix a plate for a elderly single neighbor lady and to hear daughter Debbie plan a shopping trip with all 3 teenage girls (her two and John, Jr’s daughter) to spend their Christmas gift cards. Both familes give from their hearts - best early Christmas present.

Today is suppose to be beautiful, close to 70 with rain coming in later. Then a cold front is due in to bring us down to the 40’s tomorrow. Texas roller coaster weather. We’ve got fire wood stacked in the living room firebox, a turkey ready to roast, a cheesecake in the fridge, a stack of new books from the library and Scrooge video from the library. What’s that Christmas song, “The weather outside is frightful, but …. something, something, something, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.” Just not here. But the cold frame is shut up tight so maybe a tad of snow would be alright.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night!

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