Some Holiday Spirit

Okay, okay, I know that I sounded down in my Nov. 10th post. The decorations are all up and I still can't seem to get my motor in gear. Mom and spent last Saturday shopping in Boston (Quincy Market area). We asked the bus driver for a good place to eat, and he suggested "Dick's Last Resort." Apparently, they abuse the customers, and give special attention to those to dish it right back to them. Mom and I looked at each other--that's like two bulls with red flags flying! We went, and after a while the waitress wasn't playing ball with us. After a few zingers on my part, she gave it right back to me. One of the things they do to the customers is make them wear paper hats with smart comments handwritten on them. My mom's says "former playmate" and mine said "one step from the old folks home". After spilling some sauce on her sweater, the waitress came back with a large bib stating "I have crabs". Mom got a big kick out of it. We found out later that even though several of our fellow bus mates also ate lunch there, we were the only ones with hats. I guess it pays to be nasty, lol!

I will try to post a few pictures of Mom's holiday decorations. Usually, the tree is done completely in mauve victorian decorations, but since wild Will is in the house, we decided to get out those saved holiday cards and use them. Please note the doll--this is my mother's first grandchild, Laura Jean. I made her, along with her holiday garb for my mother so that she would finally have a baby to love. Of course, now we have three to spoil. Only a few more weeks until they all get together!

What Winter???

Wow! Living in Maine isn't what it's cracked up to be--so far, that is! Today, we enjoyed 68 degree weather--both cars got a good cleaning and wash, and the dogs enjoyed an extra long walk outside. Sadly, rain and whatever is in our forecast for the next few days, so the party didn't last for long. However, the house and gardens are all in order for winter's icy grip. Okay Mother Nature, bring it on!

Enjoying the last of the summer weather...

I hope you all enjoyed yesterday's weather as much as we did! The sun did it's best to warm us very early in the morning, and by noon we were up to almost 68 degrees!

Speaking of weather, it's very hard for me to believe that Christmas is around the corner. For those of you who know me well, I am usually done my shopping, all wrapped up, and last year by this time, the Christmas tree was up and decorated! This year is different. I don't know if it's because of losing Bill, or because I'm not in my own home doing my normal routine (like anything I do is even close to normal!) but I can't seem to get into the spirit of the season. I even typed up a letter to Sam from Santa Claus, and it didn't excite me when he read it like it used to. I'm not depressed, but the holiday mood seems lost on me. Perhaps once the weather turns white and colder, I will start. On the other hand, I am busy working on an extra special birthday party for Sam, who will turn 7 on Dec. 27th. Because his birthday is so close to Christmas, he gets a bum deal on his special day. So, to celebrate his going under water, I booked a pool party at the local YWCA. They have a super place to have a group meet, do your cake and presents, and then an hour of free time in the pool. The best part is that they have inflatable floats the entire length of the pool for the kids to jump and play on. Today Sam and I went to the party store to pick a "theme" for the party, and he went with anything having to do with water. So, we picked up all the necessary items for the tables and gift bags and goodies for the kids. We even picked up some balloons for Uncle Billy and Papa to send up to heaven. Will let Uncle Billy's balloon go, and he jumped up and down trying to catch it! What a pip!

First Official Hair Cut for Will

Dad gave Will a trim, but it took a professional to finish it off. Poor Will wimpered for most of the cut, but the pop kept him from bailing out of us! Now, he is one handsome toddler!