Another "moony" morning, still waking up too early, even though it was after 10 when I went to bed. Here's the drill: a bout of coughing that Nyquil and a cough drop finally conquer. then waking up with a dry mouth and a headache to drink lots of water. Then waking up to go to the bathroom. Then more coughing...

During the day, I had to get some more groceries, hopefully the last trip before Christmas, and Amelia needed to buy just one thing. So, there we were, with lots of other people, stressing about exactly the right thing (at the right price)...something I try to avoid. I hate the idea of buying something for someone just because I feel I have to. If nothing seems right, wait until you find something that jumps out at you--or give to a charity in their name. Christmas should not be stressful and unpleasant. What about love and joy? However, we all do what seems best to us, and we finally made it home for a late lunch.

I worked on a cake for Christmas Eve (chocolate to welcome Adrian) and some rolls and cheese crackers that are now in the freezer, to be baked at the proper moment. After supper, I made 2 quiches for Christmas Eve (today), which baked in the two toaster ovens.

A little after 5, the Fed Ex truck brought me a new control panel for my stove! A Christmas miracle. Ray and Amelia were tempted to try to hook it up, as I got no answer at the repair service, but we didn't want to take a chance on ruining it. It is possible they can come today and hook it up. We'll see. Patience is a virtue...

Amelia baked the cake and some more cookies at Kevin's house, while I wrapped a present and watched some TV with my sweetie.

Oh, and we put the tree up. It is very tall and takes up half the living room. We moved furniture into the garage, parking one of the cars outside, to make room. Amelia strung the lights, while Ray steadied the tall ladder, We listened to Christmas music and enjoyed the sunny warm day.