December 10, 2025

I Have And I Haven't ~ Christmas Edition

 Well, we have two weeks until the big day! Let's see how I am doing, shall we?

I have...

1. Finished all my shopping. 

(And, I looked just like this while I was doing it, too. )


But, I haven't...
Wrapped hardly anything at all. 

(That is Steve's department. )

I have...

2. Baked a batch of cupcakes from a box mix.


But I haven't...
Baked a single cookie.

( Peyton will save the day with her amazing cookies! )

I have...

3. Watched some favorite Christmas movies.




But I haven't...

Watched any of my favorites. Yet.





I have...

4. Swiffered the floors and wiped a few mirrors.


But I haven't...
Deep-cleaned the areas I planned to clean before Christmas.


And finally, I haven't hosted a Christmas cookie exchange, attended a single Christmas party, planned my Christmas Day menu, thought about what I will wear to Christmas Eve mass, or done any grocery shopping.

But I have done a lot of this...


And this...


And this...


I hope you are enjoying your Christmas season in your favorite way.

Have a cozy Wednesday, my friends.

Billie Jo

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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM

    I absolutely love your old fashioned pictures
    And books
    Our books we read feed our souls
    We are kindred spirits
    Have a good Christmas with your family

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  2. AnonymousDecember 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM

    That was Brenda oops

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  3. MariDecember 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM

    I love what you have and haven't done - and you are ok with that!
    We watched Rudolph last night. :)

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  4. Robin in VirginiaDecember 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM

    I enjoyed your have and have not list, Billie Jo. I have placed the pie and dinner roll order at Yoder's. I have not baked (and won't). I have wrapped and packaged all the gifts the needed to be mailed and mailed them off on the 5th. I have not wrapped the local gifts or my husband's stocking stuffers. I have watched Home Alone and Home Alone 2. I have not watched Rudolph or Frosty. I have written the Christmas cards and mailed them. I have not decorated yet. Enjoy your Wednesday!

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  5. Anne in the kitchenDecember 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM

    We all have our own way of enjoying the season. Right now I am trying to find the balance between socializing and being at home. I love both but I think I had rather be home more than being out.

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  6. Ginny HartzlerDecember 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    Everyone needs to do a lot more of what you are doing the most! My shopping and wrapping is all done! Except for wrapping two presents!

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  7. carrie@northwoods scrapbookDecember 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM

    I love this and those pics at the end - I wanted to jump in EVERY SINGLE ONE! I have been good about Christmas shopping and wrapping...but only because I host all the events so I need things to be done! Lol I have watched Rudolph, the Grinch, and I actually watched The Little Drummer Boy this year. Haven't watched that one in ages! Boy did it bring back memories of old days. We're watching Christmas Vacation tonight with Annie as she's never watched in it full. Like what?? How are you my kid? Lol Blessings to you and continue to enjoy the cozy. I'm going to do more of that now. xoxo

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  8. WendiDecember 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM

    Sounds perfect! My shopping and wrapping is done. Well, I will look through my notebook one more time, just to be sure. ;) I'll bake some gingerbread tomorrow and make up a batch or two of royal icing. On Saturday we'll go to my family's annual cookie baking day. I will be sure to bring home lots of goodies.

    So far I've watched Christmas Vacation and Elf. I've been listening to lots of Christmas music.

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  9. Out My windowDecember 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM

    You crack me up. If I lived close, I would do cookie baking for you. Or should I say kookie baking?

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  10. MadelineDecember 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM

    I have not finished shopping (one kid needs a little bit more and my dad but I am close!), mailed my cards yet, set up the Christmas tree, baked anything at all.

    I have figured out what everyone will wear for Christmas programs and, therefore, Christmas Mass. And most importantly, I have peace that everything will happen in its own time, or I will just let it go. Perspective!!

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  11. JulesDecember 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM

    I love all those festive images.
    Preparations are minimal here, this year, and thankfully I've managed to get most of my shopping. Just a few more items to buy and wrap. Xx

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  12. DebbieDecember 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM

    Love this :) You're my kind of people :)

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  13. LindaDecember 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM

    ((big smiles))) Love this post, Billie Jo.

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  14. DonnaDecember 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM

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  15. DonnaDecember 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM

    Love all the old photos ('50s) as I was born in 1951. Thanks for the memories!
    Happy week!
    hugs
    Donna

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Thanks so much for saying hello!

Billie Jo

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