hugs

hand holding

family movie night

fireplace fires

dessert

candlelight

shared laughter

Merry Christmas, from my husband to me. We stood side by side in The Coffee Maker Aisle and debated which make and model to buy. Settled on This One, which is set up on the counter now. Thanks, Honey, for lettin’ me have it early. Coffee will be on tomorrow. I’ve already drank my fill for today. Lookin’ forward to figurin’ it out. ~ Janean

I only made it to page six as I finished my second cuppa coffee. Filled up my third cup and headin’ home for Art Making. Feeling a little more awake than when I walked in the door at Panera this morning. I still look a little sleep rumpled with bed head hair. Oh well. I can live with that. ~ Janean

Since there is no coffee, or coffee making device in the house, I took myself to Panera after taking my boys to school. I needed coffee today. The Real Stuff. I added a dollop of decaf, and cream and sugar please. I grabbed a book on my way out the door, so I could sit and read as I sip this sweet elixir. My headache is easing. My system is humming. I may be awake enough soon to make that art I am showing next Wednesday. Mmmmmm, coffee, and a cranberry and walnut bagel too. Don’t mind if I do. Top o’ the morning to ya! ~ Janean

Just a dusting of snow today.
“Not enough” according to my youngest son who is longing and praying for it so.
It’s a start.
A practice snow.
Pretty as it falls.
No need to shovel.
Works for me.

I have red highlights in my hair again, as of my appointment last night. So glad! Hadn’t had a “works” hair appointment since July. Now I am officially Forty & Fabulous. Watch out world! ~ Janean

Just finished at the dentist
I have a friend who works there
No cavities
Hooray!
My smile is as shiny as it ever gets
Polished and gleaming
As I head to the mall
To return some things that didn’t fit
And find some things that will this time
Long sleeves
For my family of boys
And maybe something to go
under the Christmas tree
For them…
And maybe me
We shall see