Hello, friends! We're ready for a festive Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.
1. _________ at Christmastime is such a pain to me.
2. I can't wait to see _________ open his/her gift from me.
3. I _________ on Christmas morning.
4. I _________ on Christmas night.
My answers are below in bold.
My answers are below in bold.
1. Going to the post office at Christmastime is such a pain to me.
(I was at the post office the other day, and the lines were ludicrous. I don't know why I didn't expect it, since this happens every Christmas season. I'm guessing this is probably a pain for everyone at Christmastime, or perhaps all year round.)
(I was at the post office the other day, and the lines were ludicrous. I don't know why I didn't expect it, since this happens every Christmas season. I'm guessing this is probably a pain for everyone at Christmastime, or perhaps all year round.)
2. I can't wait to see Tonks open her gift from me.
(I always enjoy seeing all my loved ones opening their gifts from me, and that of course includes my kitties and pup. This year, though, some of the gifts I got my kitties are rechargeable bird toys that chirp and flap their wings, and of all my kitties, I think Tonks is the most likely to be obsessed with it. I'm eager to see if she likes it as much as I hope she does. My sister's cat Toby, who will also be getting one of these toys, is the other kitty I think might really like it, so I can't wait to see his reaction as well.)
3. I host my family for breakfast, the opening of stockings, and festive movies on Christmas morning.
(This has been the tradition for quite a few years now. My parents, my sister, and I open the gifts under the tree and have our big Christmas bash at my parents' house on the night of Christmas Eve, but that doesn't mean Christmas Day isn't fun. On Christmas morning, I make a giant batch of scrambled eggs and sausage, and my parents, sister, and I all open our stockings and watch various Christmas movies at my house. We always watch the Snoopy and Garfield Christmas specials and often Arthur Christmas at my house on Christmas morning. This year I also grabbed a puzzle based on A Christmas Story for us to do while we watch the festive movies.)
4. I go to my parents' house to eat lots of food and watch Die Hard on Christmas night.
(This is another tradition we've had going for many, many years. On Christmas night, my sister and I go to our parents' house, and we finish the A Christmas Story marathon that plays on the TV on Christmas every year. When that's over, we watch Die Hard, because yes, it is a Christmas movie.)
Now it's your turn!
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Today for your Eddy fix, this tabby girl is coming at you from her favorite chair beside her favorite Christmas tree.
Eddy and all of us here wish you a festive Friday!
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Festive Flashback Doodle of the Day
Today's flashback doodle was scribbled up last year and was a recreation of the older flashback I shared yesterday. Both star a certain character from one of my favorite Christmas songs. It's the same character keeping the furbabies company in our current blog banner.
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Tip of the Day
Our past couple of tips covered what you can do to keep your furbaby happy and safe if you are traveling during this holiday season. On the other hand, what if your family is coming to your house for the holidays? First, as we've said many times before, practice door safety when guests are coming and going. If need be, block your kitty or pup's access to the door, or give them a safe room in which to stay. Consider whether your guests are staying for a short or long visit, and consider your individual furbaby's personality and behaviors when determining if, how often, or for how long they can safely intermingle with guests.
Of course, it isn't just your furbaby you have to worry about when guests arrive. Make sure that all guests know any important rules when it comes to your furbaby. If your kitty or pup is staying in a safe room while guests visit, for example, then make sure guests know if they are to refrain from visiting that room in the house. On the other hand, if your furbaby is a social butterfly and is out and about with guests, make sure that your guests understand what they should and should not do to keep your kitty or pup safe. For example, make sure guests are aware of the potential for escapes if the door is kept open. In addition, guests should know whether you allow your furbaby treats, and what human foods are dangerous and should not be fed to your kitty or pup. Also take safety precautions if guests are staying overnight. For example, make sure guests know to keep all medications or other potentially dangerous items well out of reach of resident cats and dogs.
It is possible for your house to be inhabited by both your furbabies and guests during this holiday season. At the same time, it's also important to make sure that all precautions are made to ensure that guests' stays are safe for everyone, including the furbabies of the home. So, simply think ahead, and prepare both your furbabies and guests for a safe Christmas.
3 comments:
Great fill ins...agree that the post office is one of those places to stay away from at Christmas time. What a great photo of Eddy! She looks comfy there.
Your Christmas morning tradition sounds fabulous and I am so glad to see Eddy enjoying her spot.
Eddy, you are precious! Your Christmas Eve and Day traditions sound wonderful.
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