Wednesday, December 22, 2010

In the waiting line...


I am not known for for my X-mas spirit. I haven't been fussed about celebrating it for many years. You'd think this year would be the same and in many ways it is.. yet it's the first year I've had gifts wrapped, both of our little trees and lights up well before X-mas eve. Both of my BFF's have lost a parent too, and both have said that the first holiday is the worst. Just the worst. I can see that coming down the road, but am letting little lights shine on all day/night to combat that kind of dark. It seems to be working.


This little birdie is one of my favourite ornaments. My parents brought it to Canada after being stationed in Germany over 50 years ago. I think we started out with maybe 6 of these but you know how that goes.. kids+ornaments=smashy. This is the lone survivor. My Dad gave it to me this summer after my Mum died. I was super happy to have a place to put him this X-mas. Isn't he sweet? Why is he a he? I have no idea.


Last night Pickles decided to wear his toy as a hat as he sat there squeaking it. Over and over and over. He is truly the dog with the most personality I've ever had. This is a good representation of what evenings are like here. Chilled out with knitting on the couch, a big glass of water and dogs all lounge-y. I just noticed this is actually a decent picture of one of Chris' atom tattoos. He has the matching one on his other arm. I wondered as we were at his company X-mas party what his co-workers would think if saw us both in sleeveless shirts. ...


Aren't they quite the pair? In Pickles mind it's a trio there. Rocky is real to him I think sometimes.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I lost my mom this year as well. I am dreading it as well as looking forward to it.........getting the first xmas behind anyways. Just wanted to let you know, you're not the only Karen without a mom this year. Will be thinking of you. Karen

karen said...

I'm sorry for your loss Karen. :/ Hope your xmas is as good as it can be. I'll be thinking of all the Karen's who lost their moms too..

Anonymous said...

Hope your Xmas went well. Karen

Dana said...

I hope the first xmas went OK, Karen. Luckily you have such great dogs to help you through the tough times! (Pickles is way too cute!!)

Heather said...

I am not a big fan of Christmas either, I hope yours went okay.
I love your bird ornament, it's beautiful! The best ornaments are the ones that have been around for years!
Pickles is too cute, how do you bear it?