My ducks aren't quite lining up in a row

I had gift wrapping and Christmas cards on my agenda this weekend, but at 2:45PM on Sunday, I've run out of steam. I have this hazy memory of being more on the ball when I was younger, but that could be a convenient, and false, memory.

I want a nap. Actually, I want a back massage and a nap. Neither of which is in the offing!

However, I did manage to put up my outdoor decorations this morning. I was out on my stepladder at 6AM, working by the light from the street lamp directly opposite my unit. I think the most time-consuming thing was screwing in all those little hooks for the garland across the top of my garage door and around my door frame for the lights. It all took only an hour and a half, and I was out there without a jacket (thermal layers under my clothes, though). No way was I putting it off any longer, with today and tomorrow our mild days before we're back to winter temps. (Bonus, our snow has melted!)

Then I went out for an inexpensive breakfast (I'm so hooked on McDonald's creme brulee lattés, skim milk, no whipped cream -- they're quite good!) and to run a few errands.

After that it was back to do a few chores in the house and decorate my little indoor tree. Even inexpensive, non-breakable ornaments can look good when the tree is lit. (I added the stars and frame via Ribbet.com.)

Oh, Christmas came early for the boys yesterday! But I'll let "them" tell you all about it tomorrow.  :-)

I'm anticipating another long work week, but the plus will be that Friday is payday and I'm off next Monday, December 1st. I'll hang on to that as I slog through whatever the week brings.

Wishing everyone a good week ahead, no slogging. I'll leave you with a snapshot from Friday after work. I just liked the way the light was hitting the berries on the trees. I didn't manage to capture the loveliness with my little Elph and while rushing to the bus stop, but you get idea.

Peace.