Early Christmas (Dec.19, 2017)

I had a hard time getting to sleep and staying asleep last night.

I had a bit of a tickle in my throat and kept having to clear it.

I finally got up during the night some time and found a cough drop which helped some what.

I think a cold has been trying to catch me for the last week or so but I've been fighting it off.

Due to lack of sleep, I really didn't want to get up at 5 am when my alarm went off.

Another hour of sleep sounded really wonderful but I didn't give in.

I fought that urge and got myself out of bed and down to the basement to work out.

This morning I did most of my jogging at a 4.3 with a few minutes here and there at 4.4.

Even when I don't feel like working out and am just happy with myself to be doing it anyway, I am still managing to challenge myself a bit which I am proud of.

It isn't always easy, in fact, it is probably more often really difficult, but it is so worth it to do this for myself.  To be fit, active and healthy, what better gift could a person give themselves?

I managed to get in 58 minutes of a work out.

Sweaty Selfie or Swelfie!

Figured it was a good a day as any to wear my new Christmas sweater to work.

It was supposed to light up but only worked for about a minute.

Oh well, it is still cute anyway.

Had some canned beans for lunch.
I don't know why I don't have these more often, I love them.

Picked up this pair of snowmen to donate to the seniors home where BN's mom lived for quite some time.

We pick them up something every year with the adopt a family funds we raise.

I liked them so much that I got BH's daughter to pick me up a set while she was in WCT today.

We got lots of goodies that we will need to wrap.

Presents for 34 kids and family treats for 17 families.

Figured the words of wisdom board could use an update and this seemed especially relevant.

My brother & SIL are going to spend Christmas with her dad in Fort McMurray so we are getting together tonight after Miss A's Christmas concert to exchange gifts with them before they go.

Got a meat and cheese tray ready for snacks - my brothers and son love salami so I made sure to have lots of it.

I noticed the list My Honey had started and item number two made me chuckle.

I showed it to my brother figuring it would be a good Christmas gift idea.

My boy, his honey and my brother R were the first to arrive.

When Mr H arrived I gave him a little present to open.

Not sure if he was crazy about it.

He does make the cutest little Red Nosed Reindeer ever though.

We let him open one more before officially starting so he could have something to play with.

Miss H and my niece Miss M - both beauties.

The boys.

My Honey & I

He got this gift from nanny and he loved it.

When my SIL and Miss A arrived we visited for a bit then they opened their presents from us.

(and we opened ours from them).

Nanny was really good at wrapping presents - Mr H was having a bit of a hard time.

He was very intent on his task though.

Miss M opening her gift from Miss A

It was a picture she'd drawn of her and Miss M together.

I thought it was so sweet and we framed it for her.

Miss M did say that she needed some art for her walls.

He got lots of little cars and he had to take everyone out of the package.

Then everyone moved to the table for snacks.

I was glad we got to spend a bit of time together before they left.

It is looking like it is going to be a quiet Christmas for us this year.

It will be different but good still.

Fitbit stats for today - well over 10,000 steps for the day.

That is all for today.

Until next time, be happy!