I was smart enough not to put hardly any of the packages
under the tree, but I did put a quilt for Chewey and a
package of raw hide sticks for Rex. I thought it would be safe sealed in plastic and wrapped in gift wrapping. Not
so. Yesterday morning while we were having our coffee,
We
heard a rustling sound and Rex was caught in the act of
unwrapping his present. Santa won't visit him again.

I am a little unsettled because we don't know when Linda
can be here. It is complicated by the fact that her 93
year old MIL died. I would like to just cook one Christmas
dinner but likely will do two. Ellie has to work clear up
to Christmas Eve day which I think is crazy. Kids are not
going to want to study on Christmas Eve.

I made chocolate fudge which is too grainy with pecans and
I made a butterscotch fudge that is really good but very
rich. I put macadamia nuts in it. I will give a lot of
it to the kids. I was really disappointed with the chocolate because I used the never fail recipe but somehow
it did.