Let's see. I'm decking the halls, dreaming of a white Christmas, dashing through the snow, wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanuka -- but today I'm doing the mundane chores of cleaning up the house for the holiday.

The bottom third of the Christmas tree is naked. No ornaments are allowed under strict order from Finbar who's used all his extra toes to remove every single one I've put on. Then he carries the non bulb ornaments into our bed so I'm sleeping with elves and snowmen lately.

Yesterday we made codfish cakes. They don't sound good but the recipe we use is amazing and dear husband does all the hard work of making them while I am the official fryer. They are delicious with lots of garlic and creamy mashed potatoes and safely frozen (so we can't cheat and eat one) and will be consumed Christmas Eve as is our tradition.

Love to all and hope your holiday is a great one!