Everyone is probably busy dismantling their Christmas decor, something I should be doing, but I'm not:)).

I've been taking a little break...I need to be putting my decorations away too, but haven't started yet. I'll be busy this weekend packing up all my aunt's decorations for her. Maybe that will inspire me to get busy at home and pack mine up.

I'm here, and I didn't start taking down inside yet. A few things outside, that's it...

There seems to be a post stuck at the top of the page. Maybe the board has been moving and I didn't realize it because that post seems to be staying in one place.

I have everything down except for the trees. I'll start taking them down on Monday. - Gail

I just checked in again...I've been very busy taking down trees and house decorations. It's so easy putting them up..but not the same taking them down to store. I always seem to have more to put away than the year before. Each year, I always say, I will not buy another thing....but somehow there's always Something New I must have ..lol
jane

been busy taking down 3 different villages and all the vignettes - haven't even started on trees and there are 8 6ft trees - two are staying up

also long meeting with hospice caseworker and increased nurse and aide visits - Mom is needing more care so my time will be limited - she comes first :) .....

Lynne

LynneNC, I'm so sorry your Mom is needing more care. My thoughts are with you and her.

That is so neat two big trees stay up. I am debating leaving a tree out to decorate for other holidays this year.
I recently bought one of those slim ones in an urn, about 4 feet high is all, so its up on a little table. Its prelit with the clear lights. I keep wondering how it'd be to leave it out all year.

hugs, Karen

Hi, Just quickly checking in here before I go to bed. Walked for about four hours today checking out all the goodies at the computer/electronic show here in Vegas.

You all are making me glad all my un-decorating is done--but I really hated having to take it down early, but sure didn't want it waiting for me at month end when I get back home!

Lynne, I'm sorry your Mom is needing more care, I know it is so hard to see them getting weaker and nothing you can do. Just talk to her about happy times you remember and let the other's help you with her needs. Come visit us when you can--this forum will be good to help you relax and refresh a bit I hope.

Jane, I can so relate to what you said. I had to stuff some things in those big black trash bags this year since I had too much to get back in the bins. I just fear parting with anything though because I might want to use it next year! LOL

Karen, your little tree would probably be a fun one to decorate for all the holidays--of course, that will probably mean you'll need to find some new decorations to go on it!

Luvs

Haven't given a thought to un-decorating yet! DH and I are still in Christmas mode...we like to make it last! After work, we put on Christmas CD's, turn on all the lights/tree and just "think" like it is still Dec...especially easy with all the snow we are getting lately! The good part now is there is no shopping, wrapping, cooking, etc to be done!

Lynnencfan, keeping you and your Mom in my thought and prayers!

DD

I have been busy taking down Christmas decor and packing our house for sale! NOW THAT is being BUSY!

Lynn, i'm so ((((sorry))) to read about your Mom~I went thru the same things a few years ago with my Mom., My brother, sis, and I found a beautiful place in the small town where she had lived most of her life. I wanted to bring her out to CA, but brother talked me out of it~sometimes I wish I hadn't listened to him.

Take your time with those decorations. You've heard of Christmas in July, haven't you? LOL ;o)

lynn, I also went thru similar with my mom & it is most improtant to give your time to her. God bless you & her!

Lynne (lynnencfan),

I am sorry to hear that your mom needs more of your time at this point in her hospice care. Having gone through caring for my own mom with the help of Hospice, I understand what you're going through. You're right to put your mom's needs first. Good for you. It's a decision that I don't think you'll ever regret.

I'll keep you and her in my prayers.

Bonnie

I'm here too. Not much time when I'm still long enough to look. Too exausted to post. Having trouble with bad "cricks" in my neck. Think it is the new mattress. Going to try to change pillows tonight and see if that helps. Hurts to move head and hurts if I don't !!

Lynne,
Spend every moment possible with your Mom. EVERYTHING else can wait. Will be praying for you and your Mom.
Betty

Thank you all so much for the kind words and the prayers. Mom is 93 and just has the most positive outlook on life so she makes my taking care of her a pleasure. We do treasure all the time we have with her. She is at peace with life and ready to go when the time comes. We are blessed - thanks again .....

Lynne

I've been taking my Christmas decs down and also spending a lot of time with our DS, who'll be heading back to grad school at the University of Oklahoma on Thursday. I'm going to miss my boy!
Lynne, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, but glad you're able to have her close by at a time like this.
Lynn