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| table runner made with cute Christmas scraps |
Prompt this week is: Real Christmas tree or artificial
we went to an artificial tree years ago when Cole, Dh and I all had allergy attacks after bringing in a real tree. Now in Colorado we have a tall one that just lives in the family room all year, decorated for the seasons sometimes. I love how real it looks.
And, after all it's a "real artificial" tree, you can touch it, heehee.
Milo used to roam around the presents as they were added to the base but too polite to open them til time. He was often overwhelmed by too many choices so we learned to give him one a day. Being a loyal poodle, he tried to divide his time up among the new and old toys, God Bless him.
One like is in Milo's honor
One of my likes this week is a squirrel. I can't believe it but on our last walk around the back yard, this squirrel came out to say hi to Milo and I. I said shoo! but it came 5 steps closer, stood up and had the most earnest look on it's little face, hands held in front, looking me in the eyes, and then at Milo too ill to chase it. I waved my arms and it reluctantly went back to the one big tree in our yard,
Well this week miss squirrel came right up on the back porch and looked in. She seemed to think there was a tasty snack for her, and came closer and closer to the back door as I cooed at her. When she bit into the towels we cover mums with at night, I said NO! She stopped and turned to me, moving to the next one waiting to see if that one too was off limits. NO! She stopped, and sort of squirrel shrugged and came back to the door standing up, holding her wee hands in front and looking up at the two of us.
We do put parings and peels under that big tree for bunnies or squirrels now and then but it's in the back of the yard. maybe they watch us do that and know us as the "givers of good food"
Then we looked out and another young squirrel was with her! Two too much!
I liked the connection we seemed to share, the eye contact and lack of fear.
art project
I'm trying something new. An english paper pieced (EPP) moravian star in fabric, the tutorial is
a bit tedious and small.... perfect for me needing to just see fabric stitched to fabric right now
Fine dining
Well, they got carmalyzed and came out just a little burnt tasting but we ate them of course.
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| dinner plate with side plate on top, bowl, small bowl and smaller bowl |
Tradition
I got out my Christmas dishes again, my favorite ritual. I love them and love using them. I've looked to see if I can find a set like them to use all the time as they are the right size, weight, and I just love the cutlery shape and size/weight too. Nope, nada.
It feels odd and somehow wrong to decorate as if nothing happened when I'm grieving Milo so much.
We are not joyful but we're doing what one can do, keep moving, one foot in front of the other, and trying to distract ourselves. We know better than to think it will be a joyful Christmas this year but time is relentless and demands that we fill it. I think I now understand cancer hits all ages, and is devastating to all creatures.
if you ever want to make a difference, consider donations to research. Researchers in canine cancer just discovered the floride in drinking water is causing bladder cancer in dogs. We had just a year ago started giving Milo filtered water, too little too late.
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| mommy loves you my beautiful boy, forever |
11 comments:
that was a sweet story about the squirrel... and we love that it came so say hello ... hugs...
When I was a kid, we always had a real Christmas tree until I was six. Then my sister was born and she had allergies, so we switched to an artificial tree. It was the 1960s, so it was one of those silver aluminum trees, LOL!
We have artificial trees here too. It's how we get away with putting them up so early! Mom wants to know if you got a delivery from us.
Sweet placemat. Do you remember the font you used for the word "Christmas"? Your lasagna looks delicious and I loved the story about the little squirrel. My sister fed the squirrels in her backyard too when she lived in Arvada. Maybe Colorado squirrels are extra hungry! Lol!
Oh, those squirrels are smart. You may have two new regular visitors...they know that look when they see it....someone who might feed them! Love your lasagna...looks so good. The moravian stars will be lovely. I found myself being sad today, thinking of a Milo entry...I can imagine a conversation from beyond...he is having a blast eating all the things! Thinking of you and your husband as you continue to traverse this grief.
Your holiday dishes look so festive! Although I don't have much in the way of holiday dishes, I do have a lot of Christmas mugs and enjoy getting them out. I love your stories about Milo - that is how you keep him alive for you and Drew and all of us. Playing with the squirrels sounds like a way to heal, too. I like the looks of your EPP stars!
We had artificial trees when I was growing up. When I moved into my first place I got a real tree. Then I had to take it out after Christmas and it shed every needle all over the place. Terrible! I have four artificial trees up right now and one outside. Overkill :) Thank you for linking up.
That is such a nice story about the squirrel. It was saying goodbye to Milo and then came to check in on you. The food sure does look good! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
The squirrel was maybe looking for Milo to come out and play. We do an artificial tree, for a number of reasons. I am allergic to pines, but my husband hates how they shed. So there hasn't been a live tree here for decades. We have dozens of pines in our yard, and I just deal with the allergy issue all year. LOL I made a moravian star quite a few years ago in Christmas fabrics. It's sitting on my fireplace mantle right now.
I really like that table runner. We have no tree - I hang ornaments on my Advent calendar and lights around the windows. I miss the pine smell, though.
I'm really sorry about Milo. I haven't had the opportunity to say this as I haven't been up to date with your blogs. You must miss him terribly. Even I miss him and the stories you told about him.
My kitten died too, but it's not the same as having a family member of many years pass on.
I have just found my tree (Couldn't find it). It's an artificial one that looks quite nice and I leave all the lights in (Too much hassle every year). So today I will put it somewhere and hope my new cat won't ruin it.
Hugs,
Lisca
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