Happy New Year’s Eve.   We are definitely not going out tonight.  We never go out on New Year’s, but tonight, we’re barely moving.  It all started last night. Mike and I went to Mellow Mushroom to play Trivia.   I was so excited…”Dude” (Mike’s Trivia name) and “Jedi” (me) were ready to go.   Feelin’ good! I’d briefly reviewed maps of Europe, checked out a few major rivers, etc. so I would know what countries bordered each other, etc. All prepared to kick Dude’s butt.    However, the game was not working. Drat! Also, during the evening, Mike said he was cold.    Then, on the way home, he said his stomach felt upset.   “Dude” was being replaced with “Dud” — he was sick.   He has been in the bed today still complaining of chills with the addition of aches and continued nausea.   I know he’s not faking because he’s not eaten anything all day and had just two sips of ginger ale. Poor guy! I’m staying way…far…away from him. I hate getting sick. Although…this could potentially kick off the year with a weight loss opportunity.

I’m wondering where he got this.  I’ve read that the Norovirus is out and about and very contagious, but I don’t know anyone who has had it.    If you know anyone, drop me a note and let me know.

So I’ve been working solo around here today doing what I’ll bet half the United States is doing…putting away Christmas stuff.   I cannot get this stuff put away fast enough. On December 26th, I decided to try to keep Christmas in my heart, but it has to leave my house.

That green stuff on the table (above picture)? It’s my preserved boxwood wreaths stacked up.   This is definitely something you should try if you like miniature wreaths.  It’s easy, and while the wreaths are brittle at this point, they are still green and can be used again.   (I’m assuming that everyone reading saw the post on how to preserve boxwood, but just in case it’s here!)

Again…

There are so few things I do that turn out good, so please let me have my moment. Let’s look at this little preserved boxwood one.last.time. Four weeks and still lookin’ good.

I packed the precious darlings in a box. I’ll use them next year! I’ve already made a list of things I want to do next Christmas and one thing is to spell “JOY” with the “O” being one of my wreaths. I bought the J and Y at Michael’s on sale!! They’re in the box, too!

Happy New Year!