Susie and Laydee's Christmas gifts.
Laydee actually unwraps her own gift as we root her on.
Apparently, it rained hard last night while I slept with heavy winds. I slept through it all. Had a little lake in the backyard - but the rest of the day has been partly cloudy or partly sunny.
Did you know that there is no difference between the two? There are different instances where the terms tend to be used. You wouldn't use "partly sunny" at night. You'd use partly cloudy for that.
If the rain has ended and the sun is trying to come out - it's considered partly sunny. If it's been sunny but is expected to rain, it would be partly cloudy.
ANYWAY, looks like they got it wrong again - looks like the next 2 days will be just cloudy with no rain. Apparently, there are some storms lining up in the Pacific that might bring a lot of rain.
Here is a video of the husband using his new lawn mower - I'm glad I got him the kind that plugs in - Navy has an electric one that needs to be recharged. He says he runs out of power in the middle - and has to charge it to finish up his lawn. What a hassle that is.
Looks like he is having an issue with the cord. I told him, "it's like vacuuming."
Don't worry about Laydee, trying to bite the mower. As long as she has her ball in her mouth she's fine. She does this with me when I vacuum and when I mop! She always makes me laugh! Silly dog.
Tomorrow I hope to start...whatever it is I should start on. I'm still a bit stuck in holiday mode. Relaxing and still enjoying all the decorations until they come down. I don't know when that will be. I don't have any "tradition" one way or another. My mom always left them up till Little Christmas. I have waited till then; then on other occasions, I have taken down the decorations as early as 2 days after. That's one tradition I have not established and I feel at this time, it's a play-it-by-ear kind of thing. Hey, maybe that is my tradition!
Enjoy your evening.
It was supposed to be cloudy today, but we had flurries. Go figure. I keep my holiday decor up until mid January. I spend so much time putting it up, I want to enjoy it more. LOL Janice
ReplyDeleteThat is how I am leaning this year!
DeleteYour husband is a pro at weilding that mower! He did not hit Laydee even once!! And it is so funny how she runs around it, but never barks! We have the battery powered one, but our yard is small.
ReplyDeleteShe chomps on her ball - kinda grunts. She is comical.
DeleteHalf of our lawn in the backyard will get dug up this spring - we’ll replace it with pavers. Water is too precious and expensive.
Most of the decorations have been taken down, but I've left anything that is snow or snowman themed because the house would look barren without a few items. I normally would wait until after the new year, however with my upcoming trip, I want to get things put away so I don't come back to it.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you get more rain soon.
Yeah you don’t want to procrastinate and have to deal with that after you come home.
DeleteI TRY to keep the Christmas decorations up till New Years Day but rarely make it that long. I like when things get back to normal. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. I’m not fond of special days. Maybe because I believe every day is special.
DeleteI enjoyed your post and your thoughts about when to take down the decorations. In my family growing up we never took them down until Jan. 6th, which is not only "Epiphany", but also my mother's birthday. She said that's when they always took them down when she was growing up, so that was our family tradition too. Now I usually wait until after New Year's day, and sometimes wait until Jan. 6th, but it just depends on what is going on in our lives and schedule as to when it seems best to take them down. No hard fast rule...just when I finally get tired of them and want the house clean again. But I hate to lose the pretty tree lights. I enjoy them so much. I hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteToday I took down decorations but the tree and the nativities are still up. I keep my outside white lights up on the patio till the time change. I’m decorating a winter theme till Valentines Day.
DeleteDearest Debby,
ReplyDeleteWell, with an assistance like Laydee—that lawn mower works perfect!
That little bug is no doubt Susie's toy—such a cute critter.
Mauzie my Dachshund girl loved to unwrap things, she was ferocious at tearing paper and or carton apart!
What do you mean by Little Christmas, never heard that.
Our tradition always has been till after the Three Wise Men came by.
Hugs,
Mariette
According to Wikipedia:
DeleteLittle Christmas - is one of the traditional names among Irish Christians and Amish Christians for 6 January, which is also known more widely as the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated after the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmastide.
My grandmother also observed Little Christmas. My dad’s side were Scot- Irish and they also observed it. All pretty much means the same - just different nationalities having their own ways to celebrate.
All over Europe—as we know it they call it Epiphany... We've NEVER heard the mention of Little Christmas.
DeleteAlso this Irish blogger priest says Epiphany: http://bangortobobbio.blogspot.com/2020/12/vidimus-stellam-we-have-seen-his-star.html
His authority is more valuable than Wikipedia... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_is_not_a_reliable_source
I should have mentioned it was an American tradition in a certain region of the US. At least two generations on both my moms and my dad’s families called it Little Christmas. For me, the Irish priest is no authority for the pockets of Appalachia that used to observe this. I just know what I know - and what was taught to me by my grandparents. I’m wondering if it’s an off shoot of Protestantism - I know the areas my dads Tennessee family were part of the Holiness church.
DeleteAfter further research I think I have possibly pinpointed why my mom’s family called it Little Christmas - apparently there was a time when the Amish observed it calling it Old Christmas. My moms family were born and raised in Ohio. As for my Tennessee family - I just don’t know. My friend whose family came from Iowa said her family called it Little Christmas as well. Obviously an old American tradition that has since died out - but I’ll remain calling it Little Christmas to honor my early American heritage.
DeleteIt was fun researching this deeper. Thanks for the informative debate. ❤️
Our late friend Col. John W. used to say at dinner time—so and what did we learn today?! There is always something you didn't know about and we learn as long as we live!
DeleteImportant is that Christmas is religiously observed 💞
So true. I learn so much from my blogger friends -
DeleteI usually take mine down a few days after New Years Day. Depends on when I have time and the ambition!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could do that outside work with Laydee right there. I'd be tripping over things haha. You and your husband are patient. I took down my Christmas decorations already, but I know what you mean, still in the Christmas spirit. And still watching Christmas shows. Kept the twinkling lights up. I'm the first to put the decorations up, and the first to take them down. That's my tradition. Do what's best for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Debby! We had a light snow this morning.
~Sheri
Thanks Sheri - we are chipping away at the take down.
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