Getting Better, Slowly

The cough and sore throat episode is mostly over, but it really knocked me out. I have been

relaxing in the afternoons, sitting quietly stitching and watching TV. There are jobs to do, presents to wrap...but they can wait.

I find it quite therapeutic to work on hand stitching little Christmas gifts. On the stool by my armchair i have tiny pots of beads, a tangle of embroidery floss, pins, needles and my sharp scissors. I need to speed up a bit though if I'm to get things done. 

We continue to get visitors coming to see the Manger Scene outside, giving donations to the Hospice. That is so pleasing.

Thank you for all the very kind comments about the little Nativity Set. All this collaborative stitching with Kirsten has helped me master stitching small details. 

To dispel any false notions among my readers that everything I do turns out beautifully, here is the picture of the flat, incinerated Yorkshire Pudding I produced on Sunday.

I have no idea why it went so terribly wrong!

The laughter keeps us going...

Bob has been incredibly solicitous this week, and done much of the cooking. I am very grateful. His ragu sauce and pasta is much more tasty than my burnt offerings.

Here's hoping I feel stronger next week!