We have made it round to Wednesday again. How mad is it that this time next week with be Christmas Day. Are you prepared for Christmas or still have presents to buy. You can find out how we are getting on my my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 18/12/2024.
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Christmas
We should really start with Christmas this week. I am not prepared and am stressing just a little that I have less than a week to get everything done.
I have started the present wrapping which is great, still lots more to do though.
This afternoon, we have a family trip into town C wants to go to B&M and I also have a few bits to get. Plus my Dad is coming to get bits for my Mum and my Mum is coming to get a few bits.
Remembering Family We Have Lost
December is always a month of relfection for me. On the 19th it will be the anniversary of my Grandads death on my Dads side. The 14th is the anniversary of my Grandmas death on my Mums side. My Grandma was like a second Mum to me. Christmas was her favourite time of the year.
We were unable to have her favourite song Silent Night at her funeral. Spookily, I was thinking of her the other day and Sinead Oconnors Silent Night came on. I had chills (in a good way). It is now in my Christmas play list. Before we head to the shops we are stopping at my Grandparents grave to leave a Christmas Wreath. Sadly I have not been for a long time.
Budgies
So Pinky is now 5 weeks old and as you can see she is a lighter mini me of her Mum. C has been trying to get a nice picture of them all sitting together nicely. Without one looking the other way or flying off.
You may have seen on Instagram and also the poll on Facebook we have chosen Pinkys name, The choices were
- Lily – my suggestion
- Luna
- Willow
Both C and I put out a poll and it was a draw between Luna and Willow. C chose Willow which does suit her.
As you will see from the pictures above Willow is a cheeky little character. She loves to be fussed and her favourite place is up C’s sleeve.
C has been chatting with her friend and on Friday, she is letting all the birds out the cage together and then over the weekend Pippy and Louie can go back in the big main cage as Willow should be ok to join them in there.
Preparing For Christmas
With less than a week to go, if you are still stressing about being ready. My recent posts may be helpful
- Advent Calendar Guide
- Childrens Gift Guide
- Christmas Gift Guide For Her
- Gift Guide For Him
- Christmas Gifts For Friends
- Christmas Gift Guides For Dogs
- Christmas Gifts From Cotton Traders
I have also been sharing some Christmas posts which you can find at
- How To Prepare Your Table For Christmas Dinner
- Decorating Your Home For Christmas
- Are You Ready For Elf On The Shelf
- Christmas Entertaining Made Easy
Giveaways
I have some lovely giveaways live at the moment. With a new one which went live this morning. Check below to see what you can win
Happy Christmas
This is my last Ramblings post of 2024. I am unofficially finishing work this Friday. Next Monday we are off to see my Grandaughters with some pre-christmas treats. Then Tuesday is Christmas Eve where I head to the kitchen with C and we make sausage rolls for lunch.
Like many of us, the days between Christmas and New Year are filled with just spending time with family and friends. Which means, I will be signing off until January, although I never say never so you may see me pop up with a post or two.
I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and Happy New Year. I really appreciate all the support you have given me this year an look forward to a great 2025.
We are all wrapped and prepared with days to spare . This has never happened but I was determined to take some time off!
I finished wrapping yesterday, seeing the grandkids today and then food shop for last few bits on way home and that is me done
I still have all my wrapping to do but I can;t face it just yet. Hope you have a lovely Christmas.
I finished mine yesterday was so relieved. I have cheated slightly this year and made a hamper for my mum and C so that saved some wrapping
We are also not quite ready for Christmas yet – it felt like it came so fast this year! I do hope you are able to reflect and enjoy December.
It has come around quickly, I finished wrapping yesterday and have a small food shop to do today on the way home from seeing the grandkids and then that is it
your honestly about life’s ups and downs is refreshing. its comforting knowing others face similar struggles. reading this feels like catching up with a friend over coffee.
Thank you, that is lovely to hear you say that. I am too honest at times but with me I have nothing to hide and just share how things are. Also it is because I want others to feel they are not alone and others are feeling the same
Can’t believe Christmas is in few days and I have not finished my gift packing. Your budgies are really so cute. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I know it is scary and I have so much to do. The budgies are too cute and not helping with me getting on with wrapping. Just been in with them Willow got angry when I tried to put her back on her perch, Pippy got stroppy as I am wearing red and she doesnt like red. The others were just being cute
I have yet to start wrapping any gifts, but I am buying things and decorating whenever I am not busy. It’s been a bit of a hectic December for everyone I feel, I hope we can all get some time to relax very soon!
I still have a lot to wrap. I am unofficially finishing work today so I can enjoy the run up and have a much needed rest
We broke up today, so my mad panic starts tomorrow! Looking forward to hearing how the budgie Aunts and Uncles are with Willow! Merry Christmas 🎄🎅
I am unofficially finishing today. Today is the day that C is letting them all out tomorrow I know Gizmo and louie will be happy as they have missed each other. Then hopefully going in the cage together over the weekend. I will update on Instagram
I hope you get all of your Christmas shopping sorted. I get stressed if I’m not done by the first week of December lol, that’s what too many years working in retail did to me haha x
One more present I am waiting to arrive then just food shop to do for last few bits. I just have all the wrapping to sort
I truly cannot believe that Christmas is only 6 days away. This year FLEW by. Also, your birds are so adorable!
It has gone very quickly, they are too cute and I spend too much time chatting with them
There is always so much to do in the run up to Christmas, it feels so overwhelming and stressful. I picked up some food today and am shopping again on Saturday. It is always such a huge build up.
It is a nightmare with the run up to Christmas, I have just sorted out a load of boxes so that has reduced the clutter a bit. I need to do a basic food shop probably tomorrow and then on way home from seeing my grandaughters on Monday we are stopping off to get the Christmas bits we need
Thank you for your many and varied posts and Ramblings, all of which I have enjoyed. Have a happy Christmas and New Year.
Thank you, I really appreciate all the comments I received. I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year
Glad to hear that you have made a start on your wrapping. It’s so cute that Willow likes to sit in C’s sleeve. They really have bonded well haven’t they!!! Love the updated name for her.
I have started and will hopefully do more today. Willow is so funny if Pippy tells her off she goes running to C and sulks
The holidays are tough if you’ve lost someone during that time. I lost a close friend around this time, and it always adds a touch of blue to the season for me.
It is always a reminder but also a chance to reflect and remember them, I am sorry you lost someone at this time of year also
That little Pinky is the cutest thing ever. I really love her mischievous spirit!
She is very cheeky and such a cutie, she seems to like going ontop of the light shade in C’s room. She can not reach so I have to keep getting her down
The budgies omg…They’re so cute…I love Luna if you ask me, it is as cute as the budgies.
They are cute and so funny, Willow has her mums spirit so she will stand no messing but also a very cute side to her as well