The sore trapezius (muscle between shoulder/neck) persists, but I think is slowly, oh-so-slowly, getting better. I’ve avoided much typing and limited time on the computer. I think that aggravates it. Texting, too. Posture, posture, posture!
Pig-farmer has been gone most of the week. I am trying to make headway with Christmas prep in between chores. Somehow, Abigail and I managed this feat this morning as I pitched the hay over the fence.
I think it may have been an effort on her part to ensure a good back scratch. I climbed over and obliged. Otherwise, my outside photos would be of mud, mud and more mud.
We sold five feeder pigs on Monday, weighing an average of 58 pounds. We kept six to finish out.
Christmas decorating is not my favorite. Probably because it also leads me to deep-cleaning. I like it, of course, after it is all done. I do have some help.
No, the lights were not plugged in and yes, I made him quit. The pre-lit garland quit working and I had to wrap new lights around it.
The tree? Well, I got as far as putting its lights on, so it at least looked good in the dark. Until the top section of the lights went out. The section between the lower 3/4ths of the tree and the lighted star. More light strings added to the shopping list.
I switched to the Nativity. I love the Nativity. I have a special shelf on our antique hutch, where the cats can’t bother it. I add other animal figurines to it, so it is very farm-animal friendly. There is even a somewhat angelic donkey cookie-cutter hanging out!
Look closely. Do you see what I see?
As I carefully unwrapped the figurines, letting the true meaning of Christmas seep into my soul and sore muscle, I felt something amiss in my hand! Oh sweet king of the Orient! My apologies!
Super glue added to the shopping list.
For today friends, may your Christmas prep go well!
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Dogs ate roof overhang off if Dianne’s gingerbread house
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Very sorry to hear that … and completely admit to laughing! I hope you took a picture!?
Made me laugh out loud .. is that bad? Hugs and Merry Christmas!
Nope, I’m glad, Lisa! You need laughter (as medicine) since you’ve been sick. Merry Christmas hugs to you and prayers that you are feeling better.
I’m glad you are feeling a TINY bit better! Pinched nerves are very hard to heal…time and heat and maybe Ice and then TIME and Rest.
Linda
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I had been hoping recuperation time would be more like that of a sore muscle!
Glad your’re feeling some better. I’m not particulary fond of decorating either. Some have even called me Scrooge! lol
Even ol’ Scrooge comes around by Christmas day!
As always, your post had me smiling. Love the hay on Abigail’s back, and I’m wondering how your tree is ever going to remain upright with those kitties in the house?!
So far, they have only played underneath the tree, drank out of the tree stand and unplugged the lights. Amazing!
LOL, poor King of the Orient. Trying to type over kitty at keyboard… if you can’t find Superglue, E6000 is a very good glue. Stuck myself to the floor with it one time.
Now there’s another blog post for you to write! LOL!
I’m never able to humorously record the events that scare the living daylights out of me. I was right beside the wall phone but it was on the wall and both hands were stuck to the vinyl floor…
That looks like a good hay trick. 😉 Obviously, I need to get help with decorating, Do you think two cats is enough? I’ll stock up for next year. I like your antique hutch.
Two will definitely be assets (emphasis on first syllable). 😉 That hutch is really old. I wish I knew the history!