Well, we had another snowstorm last night, so I trundled through the 4 inches or so of snow all the way to church this morning (good workout). I picked up next year's donation envelopes and checked out the mass times for Christmas. It's the priest's birthday today, so they played happy birthday for him at the end of mass.
We had a fun party last night, and christened the new basement, actually serving snacks and drinks down there and using the entertainment systems. We found out we need a coffee table. The new couch has this soft square ottoman piece that I thought would be ok with a tray on it, but we kept worrying that sauce may fall on the poor fabric. So it's off to IKEA we go. Next up is to focus on our Dec 24 and 27th parties. I hope the grocery stores will be open on the 27th, I'm sure I'll need a few things. It's hard to resist all the cookies and chocolates we have lying around the house these days.
Does anyone think that Madonna's husband got such a large settlement because she's a woman? I mean, Paul McCartney didn't have to pay that much! Not that I know the details, I'm just maybe overthinking.
A friend just called to go for a walk, and I thought, why not? It's sunny and likely the roads have been ploughed by now.
Glad your entertaining went well Christine and you new space was christened. I know what you mean about all the wrong types of foods lying around the house. I was baking all day yesterday and nibbling as I went so much so other than breakfast I didnt eat 'normal' meals.
ReplyDeleteAs for Guy Ritchie - thats an interesting point really. Madonna had the same lawyer as Paul McCartney did too. They are so rich its hard to imagine if they wouldeven miss their millions anyway - arent they both billonaires?
Hey Christine
ReplyDeleteWe missed church today, which is very unusual for us but I was just not up to going out. We also got a ton of snow so that was another reason I just don't have the strength to shovel and it is too far to walk. But we will be going on Wed and Thur so that should make-up for it I hope : o)
I hope you are ready for the holidays and yes the stores will be open on the 27th. My son works part time in a grocery store.
Would love to come to one of the parties. They sound great ! It's mild but wet here today. I've been out on my bike to do the shopping as R.is still suffering with a heavy cold. The recession seems to have hit shopkeepers hard and I noticed that one Supermarket is opening on Christmas Day and the others on Boxing Day
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you got to entertain in your new basement. Sounded like fun.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad about the snow though. I hope you all don't get too much and then you can't get out.
About Madonna and her hubs, I think that is an awful lot given to a man, but who am I to say how much should their millions be split. If I had any say, I would suggest that they should stop fighting over that money and give it to the families struggling to have a happy holiday dinner. And then give the children some gifts.
Warm homes, full bellies and happy children are what these current holidays are all about.
Lilly, my meals are so screwed up these days, I'm not even sure I should have dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteMom, I'm glad the stores will be open on the 27th, thanks. Let's hope the weather cooperates.
Barbara, would love to have you at one of our parties, sure you'd liven things up! Let's hope the recession doesn't last too long, it's depressing.
Bibi, we should be fine in the snow as we're used to it. The roads are cleared quickly and we get on with life here. Also, in the Toronto area, we (usually) don't get the snow that other areas of the country experience.