Solid Foods on a Snow-Filled Wednesday

Today's the day - how I've waited for it! I finally have enough relief from the pain in my mouth to begin eating 'real' food again. Sure, I had some pasta the other day, and some Italian wedding soup, but the real stuff starts today! There's something I realized when I was sitting semi-comatose in the chair. We always say that we need to be thankful for our health, but it's something done in passing while we are healthy. While sick, we long not to be; but once we start feeling just a little bit better, we still complain about how 'bad off' we are. I need to take this time to look at the past few days, and feel even better about being better again!

First, the food. Pudding and jello are wonderful for the first few days - but it's time to move on.

Then, the pills. They were wonderful! But even I get tired of taking a pill, and sleep. Pill, sleep.
Lastly, my constant companion. She kept me warm and entertainted at all times.

So, since I felt so much better, I decided to do something nice for my parents. I realize that it wasn't my fault, but I most likely wasn't the nicest patient. Hey, it happens. I looked outside and realized that it had snowed throughout the night, and the sidewalk was completely covered. Bingo! This also gives me a chance to take a nap (drug-free) whenever I want today. That's physically exhausting labour! Stepping outside revealed that it wasn't really as cold as it looked. The glow of the Christmas lights on the snow made such a pretty . . . wait - Christmas lights? Sure enough, Mom had them on. Our house was shining like a beacon for all our neighbours to see, and here I am standing right in front of the house! Thankfully it was quite early, and I only saw two or three cars drive by (but I can only imagine what they were thinking!).

Walking inside reminded me that it's no better there - Christmas lights have become year round fixtures in some rooms. Take for example the bathroom,

and the kitchen.

I have to conclude that I don't mind Christmas the whole year round, who would? But there still is one thing that bothers me. Where are the daily presents?