Happy Christmas

I woke up in the night in a fit of worries.  We usually have my mum for Xmas dinner and she is going to my sister's this year. Last night as I watched my boy Chris Rene lose X factor at her house, I noticed that my sister's front steps are high and steep for a wheelchair. There was no way my sister would be able to yank the chair up the steps  like the Raz Man does.  And the wheelchair taxi drivers can't do it.  So I fretted half the night and has visions of mu mum not getting into the house.  This morning I went to the wheelchair store (not the most exciting place) and found I could "rent a ramp" which I did and is now installed at the house.Pheww....

As the week winds down and things are winding up for the weekend, we find ourselves with an empty fridge and our bags packed.......and it's wonderful.   I am all for changing things up and I am so revved up for tomorrow when we fly to Montreal.  Boy Child will pick us up and we will settle into our hotel quickly so we can join our daughter in laws family at church and then Christmas Eve is an open book.  I would like to roam the streets of Old Montreal in the snow...and drink champagne with the "sisters" and sing carols with my appalling voice. Glad I sent my parcels by UPS because the airlines are saying no wrapped gifts....

All day today Girl Child has been checking her phone for messages.  She was to hear about an Internship she had interviewed for at a Fashion magazine.  They said she would know by today.  The publisher called her today at 4pm and SHE GOT IT.....we were so excited ,,,she's going to be styling for photo shoots and something to do with Pop Up shops, which is a new thing to me. I am so proud of her.  We can't wait to celebrate with her brother and SIL tomorrow.

Blogging has brought me some lovely friends this year. One I actually met in Vegas and so enjoy her friendship as well as the cowboy boots she helped me to pick. Some have made big changes, many have reached great personal and professional goals.  Some have big worries and I hope these will resolve in the next year.  A couple of my favorite bloggers have lost beloved people recently.  It's a hard time for them right now, and I just wish them the best they can manage this Christmas.  Some company, some laughter, shared love, and a little peace despite the heartbreak. 

We've gotten to know each other a little bit, what makes us smile, cuss, frown and ponder.  I so look forward to another year of all your adventures and antics.  I wish all of you a Happy Christmas.

Chania (and yes that is my real name...someone asked me the other day)