Christmas is less than two weeks away and really I don't have that much to do. I already ordered stuff for the kids but I need to buy something for Andy. I also made our annual order from Mystic Monk Coffee that has become a Christmas tradition for us. I would like to get something for my sister and maybe a few more things for the kids. I bought a kids' table and chairs for Clare and Ephrem, and a Black Fire Jew's Harp for Gabe because this is what he requrested. Maybe I'll try to pick up a few books for them or a few little toys? I'm really trying to keep the spending under control this year though I'm sure we are still spending plenty. I would like to try and make cookies during the day with the two little ones. I would really like to plan more activities with them but since the time change I just have not been able to get motivated and up early enough to plan or think about anything. I think the darkness of winter is affecting me a little more this year as well but I think if I were more scheduled in my routine it would affect my mood positivitely too. Taking time to write on my blog is a good start as I always feel like I've accomplished something when I post.
Hello, Fiestaware
One of the ways I've been wasting time on the computer up until last week was looking at and researching Fiestaware. We really wanted new dishes and I thought about just buying a couple of cheap boxes from Walmart but then I know that Fiestaware is made in the US and is supposed to be very sturdy so I decided to go that route and was kind of obsessed with it for a while. I stumbled upon a few Fiestaware groups on Flickr which have really beautiful pictures. Here is a link. I like looking at the different color combinations people use and how it looks with food on it, and on and on. I took the advice of someone in a conversation thread and decided to pick three or four colors. Dillard's had a buy 4 place settings get 1 free sale so now I have ten place settings of Fiestaware. Three in Peacock( a color I was sure I wouldn't buy) three in Chocolate(my favorite) three in ivory(I like it with other colors but not on its own) and one in Paprika (perhaps I'll buy two more in this color when I see another good sale.) It just arrived today. At first I wasn't sure if I liked the colors I chose but then my dear son confirmed my choice of color saying that he thought it was good. Andy liked them too I think and Clare loved the blue. So I am happy that my family likes them and I will try not to fret to much. Hopefully I will post pictures soon. Now what I really need is a new table cloth. The one we are using now is plastic with multi color hearts that I picked up on sale after Valentine's Day. A new table cloth for Christmas Eve dinner is a priority.
Perhaps in a future post I will tell you all about our new (to us) table that fits wonderfully in our small space. I think this is what prompted me to look more diligently for dishes along with my sister giving my our grandparents' silver plate flatware.
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