What Happened to My Right to Celebrate Christmas?

After I wrapped the last Christmas gift a few days ago, I began my Christmas baking. While baking my grands favorites I heard the devastating news: CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED.

Of course, it came with a lame apology but our peninsula is on 'house arrest.' No Christmas celebrations. No family get-togethers. A $2800 fine if you are caught.

Many people might ignore this mandate but we don't have a choice. The ferries will not be running. 

I am angry and sad because I know this decision is more about control than it is facts. In our area, we have ZERO cases and where we were headed there has only been a handful. Yet, here we are - on house arrest. The worst part is explaining to the kids who do not understand.

Appreciate the little things

Thank God we were able to see the grands a few weeks ago. Brie wants piano lessons for Christmas and it is evident she has musical talent waiting to be exposed. Here she is practicing on Papa's keyboard:

Where Did All Those Years Go?

We celebrated our 48th anniversary this month. Hubby brought me a beautiful purple orchid, my favorite chocolates, and took me out for dinner. I didn't have a clue what to do for him but then decided -- why not do the same thing? 

This pic was taken in 1983 - TEN years into our marriage. We still adore each other!

I had roses delivered to him at the store with a beautiful card and his favorite chocolates. The florist said that very few women buy their men flowers but those who do, will do it regularly. The guys love it!

Love the Christmas colors

I love the Christmas colors in my kitchen. The two Christmas' cacti have been around a while and the beautiful orchid was from hubby for our anniversary.

For the first time in 48 years, we realized that we have never taken a vacation together. We have traveled but it is always business-related. We have visited family in various places but we never took a vacation -- somewhere warm, or exotic, or even a few miles away. 

Having our own business, it is almost impossible to take a vacation together and now we aren't interested. Anyone else like that?

We both like working too much, which can be as much a curse as it is a blessing. But now that we can't go anywhere for Christmas, maybe we will have a staycation - watching movies and eating chocolate.

What Terrifies You?

On December 22 I am doing something that terrifies me. But I have come to a place where it is no longer a choice. It would be nice to put it off a bit longer, even after the holidays but.....not an option. Once I do this, there is no turning back. 

I am having major dental surgery. 'Nuf said! OUCH!

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