I just ordered four 12×12 calendars AND three ornaments from Shutterfly for $112 with taxes. That is a crazy good deal. Also, I’m done with the calendars! Woot! They never feel totally done until I actually order them.
The Nike pants I ordered the 12yo finally came today and I think they are going to fit him perfectly. They are men’s slim fit tech sweats size XS and they are long enough, but also have a small waist. I’m so excited. They were crazy expensive (even on sale) for a 12yo boys pants, but he isn’t getting much for Xmas, so I’m willing to get him a couple pairs. I’m just excited they will fit perfectly! Literally no pants fit him well.
We had lunch at a new Indian spot near us and it was really good, and not too expensive. I am excited to have a spot we can order awesome Indian food from. It was seriously yummy. Also, we ordered way too much and have a ton of Indian food waiting for me to eat in our fridge.
I got my parents Cirque du Soleil tickets for Christmas, and I’ll be bringing the kids. I usually get them an experience for Christmas, and SF Sketchfest, which happens in early January is my normal fallback for a show for us to see together, but this year there wasn’t much I thought they’d like. The husband recommended Cirque, and I grabbed tickets for the Saturday after Christmas. I’m so relieved to have something big and exciting to give them. Presents for my parents always stress me out.
The husband and I are talking about going to LA – just us – over my Spring Break in April and it’s nice to have something to look forward to. Most of my college friends live down there, and are very good friends had a baby recently that we still haven’t met yet. We’re also tentatively talking about a quick trip to Death Valley with the kids during the winter break. We’re a little worried about leaving the cats while the in-laws are away, but also don’t want to be gone when the in-laws finally get back (they are in Texas from last week through Christmas). So we’ll see about that one. At least LA in April should probably happen.
This is actually a sixth thing, but I must say, I’m excited that tomorrow is a final day of break. I need one day to get a bunch of stuff done, so work doesn’t feel too onerous this week, and tomorrow will be that day! Hooray!
Oh! One more! I realized I can store Christmas presents in the garage where the giant Christmas stuff storage box usually lives. Why have I never taken advantage of this spot before? It’s high up, no one can see what’s back there, and if I keep stuff in the boxes they get shipped in I can store a lot of gifts up there. I already have three boxes of presents up there and I’m so excited to have all that space to store stuff.
Well done you on getting those calendars ordered. Our parents are older and they want nothing. I gave my folks a throw blanket last year. They don’t really need anything. The LA trip sounds amazing. I’d love to visit a place where my college buddies lived. I’m still hoping to dig out my Christmas houses after dinner tonight. I’d like to have something holiday-ish up before we all start back to the grind tomorrow.
congrats on NaBloPoMo – I’ve so enjoyed your blog this month. Looking forward to future visits.
huh. Something went wrong as thought I posted back earlier today. My error I am sure.
Was so happy for you about space for presents, good food and your calendar projects being ordered for the new year. Impressive and joyful!
I love leftover Indian food! Yum. Hiding gifts up there is genius. Do your kids go looking for them? My daughter never did when she was little, she prefers the surprise.
It’s exciting to get the gift situation figured out. And the trips for early 2026 sound like great things to look forward to!