Wednesday, December 20, 2017

What's up Wednesday


The last What's up Wednesady of the year!  I'm linking up with ShaySheaffer and Mel as usual.

What we're eating this week...
Sunday - Leftover tomatoes and prosciutto from the party in some pasta
Monday - Fajitas
Tuesday - McDonalds
Wednesday - not sure yet
Thursday- Tourtiere
Friday - Something at the Distillery District Market
Saturday - Lobster

What I'm reminiscing about...
As usual, all of the lovely Christmases I have enjoyed over the years.  I can start to feel sad about the people who are no longer with us or that I can't be with every single person in my family each year, but rather than feeling sad, instead I gather all of these warm memories and wrap myself in them and feel so grateful that I have all of these happy times to sustain me.  That's sort of how I feel about Christmas in general, we spend so much time getting ready and then boom, Christmas Day comes and it's all over. I think of the Christmas season as the time when we celebrate so many good things and that spirit can live with us throughout the year.

What I'm loving...
This song.  I've always loved Andrea Bocelli, and this duet is fabulous.


What we've been up to...
We had our Annual Christmas Drop-In on Saturday and it was a great success.  Now we are working our way through the wine and other treats that people brought as gifts. #poorus


What I'm dreading...
Taking down the tree and decorations.  Our house always looks like we have been robbed after that since we don't have a lot of other decor around.  On the other hand, when it is time to take the tree down, I'm ready since it starts making a mess.

What I'm working on...
Trying to get some work stuff wrapped up before tomorrow.  I'm not planning to be in the office between Christmas and New Year's and it's always nice to get some old things off my desk before vacation.

What I'm excited about...
Christmas!  Actually my favourite time is Christmas Eve when everything is ready to go and all there is left to do is play some games, enjoy some drinks and food, and look at the tree.


What I'm watching/reading...
We are watching all of The Office Christmas episodes. Someone posted it on Instagram so we're working our way through the list.  


I'm reading the third installment of Elin Hilderbrand's Christmas series, Winter Storms.  I love curling up with these books and a glass of wine by the tree.


What I'm listening to...
The Christmas in Canada playlist on Spotify, it's heavy on my favourite - Michael Buble, Matt Anderson, etc.

What I'm wearing...
My Christmas tree earrings.  They are simple but add a little Christmas spirit to an outfit.  

What I'm doing this weekend...
Dave's sister and parents arrive this week to spend the holidays with us.  We are all taking Friday off from work and school with plans to attend the Distillery District Market.  On Saturday we may go to the ROM for the Viking Museum, on Sunday we have church twice and last minute Christmas things, and I know Dave wants to fit in a showing of the latest Star Wars movie.

What I'm looking forward to next month...
Swimming lessons with Q, skiing, and just taking it easy.

What else is new...
Not too much else at the moment.

What is the best gift I've never given a guy?
The Bose portable speaker was a great gift and so was the Patagonia puffer jacket I got for Dave last year. 


Thanks for stopping by.



1 comment:

  1. I gifted a bose speaker a few years back too. That elin book is perfect for this time of the year! Such a busy week you have going on!

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