Mr. Christmas

It's another early morning -- first thing dermatology appointment. I changed a rosacea medication and I'm having a flair-up. I need to go back to that medication. Insurance stopped covering it and it went from $50 to $500. The cream lasts about 6 months though (maybe longer) so I need to bite the bullet and buy it. Unfortunately, I'm a year out from my last appointment so I need to "be seen" to get a renewal. 

I have hiking plans immediately after. Then errands. Then another volunteer commitment. Full day ahead.

I ordered a few Christmas decorations from MrChristmas.com. Vintage inspired, but modern technology and so fun for little kids. There's one more -- need to install the batteries.

Plays the sheet music.
It's such a pretty decoration
in person too.

Blow on his candle and tree
lights go out. Blow again
and they come back on.

Next up on Christmas prep is food. I got the meat from Costco yesterday. I have to bake, menu plan, etc. It's a lot considering I'm out of town for a long weekend next week. I also need to finish up Christmas shopping. Stockings and a few toys for the little guy. Oh, and I have nothing for hubby yet. Geez -- cue the panic. 

It all gets finished somehow, but I don't like the feeling of being behind. I'm excited about the trip to Philadelphia, but the timing isn't good. 

I'm tempted to take "me" things off on the calendar, but nope, nope. It's tempting though.

I worked a little on my end-of-year/new-year lists, reviews, etc. Setting intentions for the year works well for me. I never complete it all, but it helps to design a year that feels good. I get closer than I expect each year. I also like marking the new year -- honoring the year. Rituals can be a way to make time feel richer. 

I'll end on that waxing poetic note. Hope you have a good day. Later gators.