It's the little things

I'm totally done with my Christmas shopping. Everything is wrapped and under the tree. Except one gift that can totally be figured out by a little shake from my boy.

I'm really not stressed out at all. I've had some things hanging over my head but so far everything is completed. We've got some Christmas party's this weekend and I'm not too worried about getting my stuff together for them. I've been keeping everything simple. It's working!

Maggie and I have been shopping every day this week... except today. We are basically taking a day off from our normal routine. This morning we went over to my friend Bethany's house. She has two little girls that Maggie really enjoys playing with. Bethany and I try to get into some deep conversations but settle for the little bits here and there between the interruptions. It's really a lot of fun.

Here's my exciting news. I bought a new coat and boots yesterday! My old coat is about 10 years old and I donated my boots to the Ukraine clothing drive over the summer because they've grown too small since the kids have been born. I think I had them for about 10 years. Maybe longer.

I love my new coat. I bought a chocolate brown wool pea coat with a hood. I've heard from two people that it looks pretty good on me. And my boots are wonderful too. I was just looking for something to wear if I ever shovel or go outside with the kids. That's usually once a year. But, I found a pair that I like to wear all the time. Bummer that they're black though. They don't match my new coat, oh well. The only dark brown boots I found were the dressy leather kind. I bought a pair of Totes brand that are warm and water proof. Just what I need while trudging through parking lots and such.

Good friends... good clothing... It's the little things that make me happy. Actually, those two things are quite priceless. Ah, I'm having a nice day :)