It’s hard to believe that it’s the eve of Christmas Eve. This week seems to have zipped right by. I accomplished a lot and also did nothing at the same time. Does that make sense? Probably not. But you would understand what I’m talking about if you’d lived my life the past few days. How has your week gone?
Yesterday I shared a photo of mince tarts, which some of you commented about. They are one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. And they’re homemade. Not by me. The elderly gentleman that I volunteer to look after each Wednesday...well, his wife bakes them a few times a year. When she does, she leaves some on the table for us, and her husband and I have them after our lunch. This Wednesday, not only did she put aside some for lunch, she also sent me home with a large cookie tin full of them! Yeah. Can you say OHMYFLIPPINGOSH? When I got home, I was tempted to hide them and eat them in secret. But the most amazing man in the world is worth sharing with.
If you look around the stores or online, you find some really cool, sometimes funny, items for the holidays. Take the product below, for example. You attach that label to some candy and you give it to grouchy people or people who haven’t been hit by the spirit of the season. At the very least you’ll get a smile in return. Hopefully.
And then there’s this next product. I’d love to have a Grinch plush toy! I should mention it to my family next year when they’re asking me what I want. Hey, don’t laugh. We're all weird in our own way.
I’ve talked enough, so I suppose I should wrap it up now. But before I go, here is the 1978 tune “Mary’s Boy Child” by Boney M. It is a really fun song with an upbeat tone to it. Enjoy! I’ll be back tomorrow with my Christmas eve message.
Hahaha, about the candy in the freezer. I've never had minced pies but I hear such good things about them. Happy Christmas Weekend !!!!!
ReplyDeletePS: I'm still sitting at the computer. My kitchen will not empty itself. I'm told.
HAHA! Your PS line is too funny. Yes, it won't empty itself! :)
DeleteGot it done but very, very late into the night. But I'm thrilled. Found more that can GO!
DeleteWay to go, Wonder Woman! Out OUT out it goes!
DeleteGreat hiding place for the candy :) This week did fly by! So hard to believe Christmas is around the corner! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletebetty
Merry Christmas, Betty! The month just WOOSHED right by :)
DeleteThe Boney M Christmas album is the BEST Christmas album ever made, in my opinion! And hell yeah, a Grinch on the Shelf beats an Elf on the Shelf any day!
ReplyDeleteThe whole Elf on the Shelf thing seems a little nutty to me! Sometimes a little creepy, too :)
Deleteready for Christmas! BRING IT AWN! :)
ReplyDeleteYUSS! We are almost there!
DeleteThanks for the Christmas laughs today! Lucky you with the mince tarts, I love those.
ReplyDeleteThey are soooo good!
DeleteThe music must be good because Penelope came in to listen.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Oh, that is cute!
DeleteI'm addicted to Mince pies, but they aren't so good for the waistline!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it's been nice to discover your blog this month and just wanted to wish you a very Happy Christmas.
Thanks so much for that! It's always great to connect with new blogging friends. Happy Christmas to you!
DeleteI would be afraid to give grinch pills to a grump :) Cute idea though. We did put out snacks for delivery people( I saw the idea somewhere online).
ReplyDeleteThere's no telling how a Grinch will react!
DeleteI think if someone gave me those Grinch pills I would smack them in the face! How dare they suggest I'm being grumpy!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd laugh a little. Maybe. Then start wondering...hmmm...
DeleteI like Boney M and have a tape! sSme people can make fantastic things.
ReplyDeleteThe music is amazing! I have CDs from old bands that I really enjoy.
DeleteI made mincemeat pies for the first time in years. We've been enjoying one as a pre-Christmas treat :) What a thoughtful thing for that lady to do. It's a lovely compliment when someone gives us a treat that's tricky and time-consuming to make.
ReplyDeleteIt is very thoughtful! I can't tell you just how excited I was about that. She really made my day.
DeleteGreat music choice ... I'm going to be going around singing and humming it!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Sounds wonderful, Jan! I hope you did!
DeleteThat's the cutest Grinch I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Christmas, Martha.
Thanks, Robyn! That really is a nice looking Grinch!
DeleteGrinch turned orange this year and he stole the U.S. election
ReplyDeleteYou said it, Adam!!!
DeleteLet's hope for a good 2017! Have faith.
DeleteOr better yet, have faith that all good people will rise and make it a good 2017!
DeleteI think the Grinch stuffed toy is adorable, Martha! Have a blessed Christmas, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Louise! Merry Christmas. I hope you have a great time with your family.
DeleteI am just now coming up for air from all things Christmas and getting back to reading blog posts. That was very nice of the wife of the elderly gentleman. She must have a good recipe as some people don't have the knack for making tasty mince pies. It's been years since I have had one as my family members tend to like pumpkin for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI love Dr. Suess and all the imaginative books he wrote. I hang on to the books and force my grandkids to listen to me read them. It's the price they pay for having me as their grandparent.
HAHAHA! I love your last statement, Cheryl. If I ever had grandkids, they're going to have to listen to Dr. Seuss stories, too. I love them! And I have a collection of them in our home that I don't intend to part with.
Deletei am cracking up as i read your post, i spent last xmas eve at the vet emergency bc her dog ate chocolates (cousin came by, we didnt know there were chocolates in this wrapped thing) so this year as i was looking for frozen pizza i found a TON of chocolates hidden there !! :D :D so funny. well it wasnt when she was at the vet bc i missed dinner, but it is funny now, ha!
ReplyDeleteHAHA! That is funny! The things people do :)
DeleteAnd I'm glad everything turned out okay with the dog.