While I really didn't do anything spectacular on MLK Holiday, I did finally get all the Christmas decorations into the their containers (many, many containers) and ready to be deposited in the attic. With many of the decorations, I linger over them for a moment remembering who gave them to me and how very special that makes the ornament. In my collection, which I hope the grandchildren will cherish someday, I have a Nativity that belonged to my mother so it is very, very old and not in the best condition. It is the center piece of all the decoration. The crocheted ornaments and tissue cover given by Grandma Towhey in the years just following our marriage are especially dear to us. There are all the cross stitched ornaments that I made for my mother and they now serve as a reminder of times past. The ornaments with photos of each of the grandchildren when they were babies bring a smile as does the pin I love to wear with a photo of Aaron (now 15) when he was just a few months old wearing a Santa Hat. What an adorable baby! I especially enjoyed showing the photo to his "girl" friends at church. It is hard to put them away.
On Saturday we had lunch with 11 other friends in Monroe. It was an afternoon of laughing and lots of "Do you remember when........" moments. It is good to connect with old friends. Laughter is the best medicine.
Be sweet in the New Year!
Sue
4 comments:
I always hate putting the Christmas decorations up for several reasons. One being that the holidays are officially over. Another being that I, too, already have some decorations with special meaning. Oh well... There's always next year!! Glad you had such a nice (and productive) weekend! :)
I remember that nativity scene fondly. The photo of Aaron in the Santa hat always gives me a smile. Just 11 more months to start it all again.
Maybe it's just a "girl thing", but I, too, love to pause over each piece in my collection as I bring them out and when I put them away as well. Memories are wonderful. Thank goodness the short-term memory goes first. That way we can still remember all the really special stuff that's gone on in our long and event filled lives!!
Thanks for the memories!!
Love ya!!
It is a bittersweet time when putting away Christmas decorations. But it turns to frustration when Vince gets tired of my lolly-gagging and 'helps' put away the stuff by putting it anywhere instead of it's correct & original box. When will I ever stop dragging my feet?
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