I hope everyone had a very nice Christmas. Mine was wonderful, but I was exhausted when it was over with. I barely had the energy to bring my presents inside from my car, lol. Of course, the ice on all the sidewalks didn't help much either.

So what did you all get for Christmas? Did you get what you wanted? What surprise gifts did you get? Did you get anything that you don't like?

I got a new microwave. My old one is about (pauses to calculate the years) 20 years old, so I figured it was time for a new one. That was my one big present. I got some pajamas that I had picked out last year that my aunt forgot to give to me. I got a couple books, one on the American Civil War, and another about how to attract birds to your feeders. I got paper towels and toilet paper. Now, I know what you're thinking! Paper towels and toilet paper for Christmas??????

For Christmas, in addition to our "wants" we also give some of the "needs" like toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, etc. Not a lot but something to help out through the year. To me, that is much better than getting a bunch of stuff that I'll never use or will just sit around collecting dust.

Another thing I asked for was a white turtleneck. I wear turtlenecks quite often in the winter, the one I currently have has been worn and washed a lot, so felt a new one was something useful. Among the pajamas was a Christmas turtleneck with (I think) Christmas trees on it. I haven't unpacked all my presents yet, I was too exhausted last night, and I haven't been home long tonight. I'll get everything put away this weekend.

Last but not least, Santa was especially nice to me this year, giving me LOTS of chocolate, and various toiletries that again will come in very handy. Things like body wash, a poof, toothpaste, and shaving lotion. Hey, I gotta keep clean!

I'm sure there are other things I don't remember, but I'll remember when I pull them out of the bag to put away. I'm just glad the madness is over, and I can get back on my normal schedule.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year!