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Morning splash--it is only -10 this morning but no sun. Yes the elf on the shelf is the naughty one and was the rage a few years back but I think it is less discrimatory that the black Peter . I am busy busy busy trying to get stuff boxed and wrapped and do a little baking and not forget it and burn things. I can set the timer but that only turns the heat off and things continue to cook/bake if I don't hear it and leave things in there, Got to try and get the fruit loafs all done today(no nurse so don't have that interruption at least. Still don't seem to be able to catch anyone in the know down stairs or they have been told not to say anything. I think I will just forget them and carry on for a bit as I have a lot to still get done--trying to clear everything away so I will know what I need to make a trip out for. Have a good day and watch out what you do as that elf is a tattletale!!!

Hello Ed, TY for the Love birds. Jesse is 3 and a half. He really just needs more freedom to explore his world. I am sitting outside writing to you and just spotted THAT cat in my garden. My cats are inside as I will soon be going to bed. Hmmm could be an interesting night. Enjoy your day as I now sign off and go inside. A book is waiting.

Hello Ed, do you think that Sandra will enjoy the game of spotting the Elf on the Shelf? It may be good for her? My washing is all done now and hanging outside. I will do a bit of gardening now as the sun is shining.

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Hello ED, that is sad about Terance Stamp ending up with dementia. I am catching up with my laundry and also preparing my home for Shannon, Amira and Jesse's arrival next Monday. Putting all my knitting and art materials out of Jesse's reach. He is such an inquisitive little boy and prone to mischief when he stays here. I think that is due to the fact that at home they have childproof gates enclosing him. I have been told that is a Chinese thing? I love the little look that he gives to me as he escapes over the rerranged furniture at my place. He knows that I ignore the escaping. I actually do not approve of his confinement. All my other Grandchildren enjoy  freedom and adventure in my house and garden. Poor Jesse. One day he will rebel. Shannon goes along with the overprotective parenting. I suspect chiefly for peace in the household. He certainly hd a much freer childhood. I often wonder what he thinks about it all. Don't get me wrong I love Amira and perhaps after losing 2 babies before Jesse, well I cannot even imagine. Enjoy your day. I will close your gate quietly as I leave.

Morning splash-- We are sunny and -12 here but not any more snow. I think by the look of things they had staff working all weekend so it must be something important going on and maybe we are all getting our feathers ruffled for nothing. The lockers will be all clean and tidy at least but apparently so were in need of repair. Will maybe see if someone is in the office today and I can ask. When I took my garbage down yesterday it was a total mess around the dumpster and they were piled sky high but one of the guys said he would help me and tossed my bags up onto the top. Now I have to buckle down here and get all the presents dealt with--I did cut a few corners by buying gift cards but still have to do small presents. I would not be the most popular person if the boys never got their new socks,jess has had her bottle of olives since she was a little thing and ryley,besides the socks he has to have his own jar of peanut butter. I am sure it was a nice change for you to be able to help Sausage and come home with some treats(always good to butter up people you may need down the line. Have a good day.

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Hello Ed, responding to an earlier meesage from you. Amira tells me that she was not sad never having experienced Christmas. She grew up in a Chinese / Lebanese family as did all of her friends. She was just so happy that her parents closed their restuarant for a few days and actually had family time together. Shannon and I are slowly teaching her about the wonder of Christmas for children. Have a great day.

Hello ED, TY for sending me a photo of the cake stall. It looks beautiful.I hve enjoyed my usual busy Monday starting with the Monday Morning Coffee Club. The Americn couple were the first to arrive so I guess that they enjoyed our group and will continue. Haha we may have  to put out reserved signs on the outside seats in future. Lots of holiday people turning up. A few hours at home and then off to the Op shop. I forgot to look for an Elf. The usual happy chatter in the back rooms. Not many book donations so I worked on the shelved Jigsaws and Games. Putting all the games together on one shelf and Jigsaws on the one below. The bottom shelf is still a mixture and we have many in the back room waiting to be shelved. So many games of Trivial Pursuit. I am now home and sitting outside listening to the surf as I write to you. Enjoy your day.