At the beginning of November, I was in great shape. A gift list to check off, some of which was even complete at that point. A reasonable goal for handmade projects, manageable and scheduled. A filled in calendar with all the things that were on DD(9)'s Top 10 To Do List (light tours, treat making, Santa visit, etc). My December Daily was prepped. I was feeling really good about this year.
Thanksgiving went well, but December 2nd my Grandma entered hospice care. She passed on the 10th. I was trading nights with my mom at her bedside so that she was not alone. Then the wake, funeral, and burial. I am 100% going to choose a QUALITY of life over the QUANTITY of one, and no one can complain that Grandma's end wasn't perfect. She passed at age 95, from being 95. There was no diagnosis, pain, frustration, just one long nap that turned into her eternal slumber.
But I lost 2 and a half weeks!
DD(9) and I sat back down with our list and calendar and made choices for the things we wanted most in the time we have left in the season (we don't really need to watch ELF, again) and making fruit cakes became more important since we use a family recipe, and traditions have been a hot topic lately. We are going to make it through the next week with all the Christmas Cheer we can muster. I almost even want some snow!
I have no desire to complete a December Daily this year though. The overtone will be too sad. But every once in a while, I see a glimmer that makes me think I should. I am going to rest on that one for now, the Universe will let me know if and when.
I am glad that everyone has been healthy, that DD(20) got home from school safely, my DH has the house cozy and meals hearty. I am sure my mom will hang out a little more with us.
Here is to getting back on track!
~Sarah~
I planned to do a full decorating of my house but I gave up lol 
