At the moment I am trying to decorate for Christmas, but I am just not in the mood. I miss how at home, the house transforms, and when you walk in you know it is Christmas. I have about 2 actual Christmas decorations, so I am trying to make the house feel Christmas-y with what is around the house.
Round 1: failure
Round 2: maybe tomorrowAnyhoo, a few updates...
Andy was promoted!! Which is actually, quite complicated and we have no idea when it will kick in or if he will have any changes in what he does at work...but were grateful. So more details to come; I don't know when, but hopefully soon!
I started working a few afternoons a week with Promise Kids at my school. Promise Kids is a class of 5 down-syndrome girls and boys; K-2nd grade. I was really scared at first but it was a lot easier, and more enjoyable than I thought it would be.
I am taking a hand-quilting class at church. I don't know if this is going to be my new thing, but I am really glad I am trying it. I mean who wouldn't want to learn something taught by a sweet older Southern woman (who says hup, instead of hoop), and sitting and chatting with a group of women of all different ages?
We are making pillow cases. I just started with hand quilting process. And let me tell you it is so HARD!
Here are my lovely stitches, not so straight...or even...
Thanksgiving was lovely. He drove to Wichita, to spend Thanksgiving with the Fugler's and the Lecheler's. It was a relaxing weekend (despite getting sick), and Travis and Jenny really were such servants to us: making meals, taking care of us sickies, and everything else!
Jen (and Betsy!) was amazing at making dinner for us all. The turk was especially delicious!
This was my first Thanksgiving away from home. And while I was so thankful to be around family and not alone in Jackson, it was still sad. I missed my family.
This will be my first Christmas away from home as well. We will be staying in Jackson, and as of right now spending it with just the two of us. I start to cry if I think about it too much. So instead, as a distraction :), I am going to make an old-timey Christmas dinner, including a roast goose like in A Christmas Carol, roast chestnuts over an open fire like that song, and maybe even some figgy pudding. Any ideas?!
That's the plan at least, we'll see what will come. :)
2 comments:
Oh Kellie...
I feel you on the Christmas decor. I remember feeling like that in our first few years. As I pulled out all my stuff this year, I was surprised at how much I've accumulated over the years. Just from thrift stores and gifts... they become your own. Maybe I'll send you a little something... :)
And I loved having you here too. Again, while being away from family is NEVER easy, it does get easiER. I hope your Christmas can be wonderful and that you can find a sweet family/couple to share it with.
Aren't those holidays always full of a mixed bag of feelings?!! Especially when you're far away from the familiar and family.
Congrats to Andy on his promotion!
I will keep you in my prayers that God will provide exactly the right sentiment, people or full heart as you experience a LOT of new things this year. That great adventure of life is never dull. Thanks for sharing & know that although I don't write or call much, I think of you both OFTEN. Love you guys.
xoxo Aunt B
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