I am just now realizing it’s the TWENTIETH of December. Dear goodness me. I am not quite prepared for the upcoming family celebrations on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

I’ve been down and out the last seven days after having surgery. Like a friend said to me today, sometimes there are hidden blessings in not being able to participate in typical everyday life. Livia and I have cozied up in our living room recently and watched tons of PBS. I’m steadily working my way through the Mitford series. Jeremy and I have been kicking back in the evenings with Ewan and Charley. And overall I’ve avoided stress that often accompanies the holidays. Not too bad, right? Now, to complete the final shopping duties and gift-wrapping, and then I’m all set for the family parties.

Only five more days of the December Photo Project. Are y’all prepared to complete the challenge?