The Days Before Christmas

Oh where to begin trying to describe these days? They have been so very, very very FULL. I have been trying to do/be so much it seems, and am quite exhausted.

I have been gently, bit by bit, decorating the place for Christmas, but it has been slow and late coming. And still not quite finished (tomorrow it will be and I will show you). I bought a few new bits this year which I am super-happy about :: glorious honeycomb paper balls at a mere £1 each from Wilkinsons (thank you thank you lovely readers for pointing me to this shop!!) and beautiful little glitter birds to peg on my bauble twigs.

I had Little B with me all last week, the days were long (5am starts) and busy. We went on the train to a nearby town to do some last minute Christmas shopping, and we went to a little toddler Christmas party. We ate lots of chocolate, and we I drank lots of coffee. We went to school to watch the Little Peeps perform in their Christmas play, and we went to church to sing carols. We hung out with friends, we stayed home and wrote cards and wrapped presents. We went on trips to the post office, and on trips to collect greenery. We took deliveries, and we mailed out parcels. We celebrated the absolute joy to be had in learning to use scissors. Snip snip. We he did lots and lots and lots of snipping, combined with glue, glitter and a whole roll of sellotape.

Yesterday, the Little People finished school, and J finished work for the holidays and it felt soooo good. It went hand in hand with Winter Solstice, and so on the shortest day (which felt pretty darn long), I lit candles, put some simple greenery in a jug and we celebrated the start of the holidays and the forthcoming lengthening days. Two very good things to celebrate I'd say.

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Comments

[Deborah Bartlett]

Beautiful, perfect Christmas pics. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas!

[Karin]

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! ~X~

[Irene]

I've so enjoyed your blog this year, wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and a Happy and Hooky New Year.

[Annette (aka Petunia Pill)]

Lovely warm words. Thank you for all you share with your readers! They aren't just words, they are feelings - and that is a special gift! Merry Christmas to you! Hugs, Annette

[Kate]

Isn't it odd how, even though one thinks one is absolutely on top of the pre-Christmas preparations it still becomes a mad dash to get everything done? Have a lovely time with the family Lucy! x

[Jaynicknitknacks]

aww that all sounds so lovely.
I hope you all have a fab Christmas.
xxxx

[Hannah Rose]

beautiful montage of your run up to Christmas, may i wish you and yours the very best and merriest of wishes for both Christmas, the new year and all that is to come in the future, thank you for being such an inspiration for so many crocheters out here in the t'internet world and i hope you continue to do so

an avid and long time reader

hannah

[corry en Heleen]

Thank you Lucy for your beautiful inspirational blog. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Groetjes, Heleen en Corry

[Kate]

Have a wonderful, cosy and colourful Christmas Lucy, you deserve a bit of a rest!

[Cassandra]

All your Christmas Decorations are so BRIGHT! Merry Christmas!

[maypole]

Breathe out now and relax

[Sara Jenkins]

Thank you Lucy. Hope you find time for yourself to catch your breath and relax a little over the holiday period.
Thanks for sharing your colorful world and your inspiration. I think my New Years resolution will be "be braver with colour"! x

[Bettina]

Great post, Lucy! Heartfelt thank yous for all your colourful enthusiasm throughout the year. Wishing you and those you love a wonderful Christmas.

[SOL]

Did the Christmas cards get printed and sent out? If they did, I think you must be Wonder Woman.
Most things done here - waiting for people to arrive, but yet again no Christmas cards from me for anyone. Next year's resolution: Try not to think that you will manage to send out the Christmas Cards and thereby avoid personal disappointment.
(But Lucy's idea was pretty good - maybe I will find the time.)
Happy Christmas, Lucy!

[Sue P]

Merry Christmas Lucy. Thank you for the joy you have spread this year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

Thanks to your inspiration, there is a pink & purple granny stripe for my daughter, a happy flower on the wall and a hexie blanket in progress. Thank you.

[Teresa Kasner]

Hi Lucy,

Let me take this moment to thank you for inspiring me to start my own blog and I've made so many nice friends since doing so. I had lunch with 2 of them on Tuesday (photos on my blog) and will have lunch with 2 more on this coming Friday! I never would have met them had I not began blogging.

❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉
*M*E*R*R*Y* *C*H*R*I*S*T*M*A*S*!*
❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉

From your friend in Oregon! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

[CRISTINA]

Muy Feliz Navidad !!! HACÉS UN BLOG HERMOSO!!!
uN FUERTE ABRAZO

http://cristinalaaldeacountry.blogspot.com.ar/

[Silsbee]

Happy Christmas! :)

[Kate - The Garden Bell]

Love, Love, Love the colored birds. Carry on and Decorate.....

[Sherry in MT]

Wonderfully busy and you sound so very happy. Enjoy your holidays and your photos are stunning. You should be doing magazine photography! Seriously. Merry Christmas and I'm so glad I found your blog.

[Haylee]

yay. Time to celebrate. ENJOY!! :) xx

[Darryl Nichols]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Lucy! And thanks for pointing out that your days will now get longer which means mine will get shorter!

[Jen]

I'm loving the new additions to the yearly decs. And they're photographed beautifully as always. :) Merry Christmas to you and yours, Lucy!

~Jen in Tennessee

[Brenda]

Hi Lucy, Merry Christmas, I hope your mum is ok, I have seen on the news here in Australia there is alot of flooding, from memory around your mums area and I remember you saying there was a stream by her home, hope all is well. xxBrenda

[Dana]

Your ornaments and decorations are lovely!
I cannot believe that Christmas is nearly upon us! I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!