Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

Jude13

Exciting is the right word. We packed my OH's and the little ones bag so we are ready to go. I had to ring the hospital to double check what we need to bring even though they gave us a list and we had a tour and talk last weekend. It's all becoming so real.

I just see future Jude jnr (its a girl and we are keeping the name on the DL) in my head and its always Christmas time. Cannot wait to be Santa again.

CheerLouth

Oh that is so exciting! I just love hearing about babies!

freshpopcorn

DvB

One things for sure, January 2019 is going a damn sight quicker than January 2018 did!!

OUTDOORLASS

Ye I agree DvB, think the chat here is definately helping.

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

One things for sure, January 2019 is going a damn sight quicker than January 2018 did!!

It really is!

January 18 went very slowly.

Loughc

OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

Ye I agree DvB, think the chat here is definately helping.

I agree

Highlight of most of my mornings coming in here to read the posts.

OUTDOORLASS

:D:D:D And sure we have lots of things to look forward to....new babies....weddings........

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

I agree

Highlight of most of my mornings coming in here to read the posts.

Agree 100%, enjoy the chat in here & look forward to the new posts.

I know the numbers will likely drop off as we get further into the new year but its nice to see it so active still 3 weeks after christmas.

CheerLouth

Loughc wrote: »

Highlight of most of my mornings coming in here to read the posts.

Ditto - I literally check my work emails really quickly, fire off a few responses then leg it over here to see what's happening!

otnomart

Agree with you Elves, Jan is flying by, and this year is very promising !
Am so tired already this week, had to sort out some errands on top of work and feel wiped out.
Cold front is coming this week-end apparently !
Maybe there is even some snow on the way. I dread the ice, but would not object to some soft snow at the week-end, for the children (and children at heart) to play with.

Posy

OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

:D:D:D And sure we have lots of things to look forward to....new babies....weddings........

Pancakes... waffles... easter eggs...

DvB

I actually don't mind a cold snap at all, once its not a rainy one. Can live with the cold but hate the rain. Clear, cold, crisp days can be fantastic for getting out in once you're wrapped up for it.

Loughc

otnomart wrote: »

Cold front is coming this week-end apparently !
Maybe there is even some snow on the way. I dread the ice, but would not object to some soft snow at the week-end, for the children (and children at heart) to play with.

I would kill for another snow event like last year. It was so nice. It looked so festive but everything slowed down, it reminded me of Christmas when all the shops close.

And it didn’t hurt that ChristmasFM came back for a day!

Loughc

Posy wrote: »

Pancakes... waffles... easter eggs...

Oh sweet Jesus you are talking my language!

OUTDOORLASS

Some crisp would be just the biz. My favourite weather...Coillte are clearing some plantations around us at the moment, and there
is a gorgeous pine smell in the air, which is battling with the smell of slurry being spread after the season opened on Monday...
The joys of country living....

Jude13

Loughc wrote: »

I would kill for another snow event like last year. It was so nice. It looked so festive but everything slowed down, it reminded me of Christmas when all the shops close.

And it didn’t hurt that ChristmasFM came back for a day!

Snow in April please when I am home.

CheerLouth

If I see so much as a snowflake, I'm battening down the hatches and not leaving the house as last year, I managed to crash my car in during the Feb cold spell. I'm super nervous now

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

And it didn’t hurt that ChristmasFM came back for a day!

I'm embarrassed to admit I missed that completely last year.
Too busy out clearing roads & playing with the kids!

freshpopcorn

I still have the little tree up in my bedroom and I'm finding it very hard to take it down not because it's a Christmas tree but I really like the glow off the lights(Battery operated) during the evening/night.

Loughc

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I still have the little tree up in my bedroom and I'm finding it very hard to take it down not because it's a Christmas tree but I really like the glow off the lights(Battery operated) during the evening/night.

Maybe get a plain set of LED lights to light the bedroom instead? I love the warm glow of lights.

freshpopcorn

Loughc wrote: »

Maybe get a plain set of LED lights to light the bedroom instead? I love the warm glow of lights.

Yes, I'm planning on getting something and I'm just trying to find something!

New Home

Sounds like you need a lava lamp.

Posy

I used to have 4 lava lamps in my bedroom growing up, loved them!!

CheerLouth

We have a string of fairy lights around the top of our headboard - gives off a nice soft glow.

Beechwoodspark

Still see the odd Christmas tree up

Keep the magic alive !

Loughc

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Still see the odd Christmas tree up

Keep the magic alive !

Actually freshpopcorn sod the fairy lights, keep the tree up. :pac:

OUTDOORLASS

LoughC, exactly what I was thinking. !! Freshpopcorn...its your own private space......and if you are enjoying the tree......leave it
up til you are happy to take it down.

freshpopcorn

Christmas FM raised €404,501for there charity!

New Home

That is a mind-boggling amount of money!!! Absolutely brilliant!!