So until I figure out which blogger gadget turns on Smell-O-Vision, just imagine that scents of cardamom and razzleberry and baking bread with a hint of pine are wafting towards you, and then you'll know what our house smells like right now. I love the smell of Christmas Eve.
I am especially appreciating the smell of the Southern-Comfort-laced egg nog that is sitting next to my laptop right now. I spent pretty much all day in the kitchen, and am now sitting with my feet up, until I have to get up and finish wrapping. I had lots of help in the kitchen today. I like the fact that the kids want to be involved in the process of making our family's traditional Christmas goodies, especially Pulla. Making Pulla is a lot of work, but fun work, plus it's much more fun when you have an accomplished helper.
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| she shaped all three of the braids, God bless her! |
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| my little Rapunzel is a very experienced braider |
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| not much longer and I can turn over the whole process to her! |
Nothing says Christmas Eve like Pulla, freshly drizzled, waiting on the counter for Christmas morning:
Aaaaaaand another Moment of Truth -- just to the right of that lovely view is this:
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| has anyone else's kitchen sink looked like this ALL stinkin day? |
Despite the knowledge that my sink will look like this all day tomorrow too, I'm still so looking forward to the morning! I love Christmas. Once again I find myself wishing I had spent more time preparing spiritually for the feast, but I do feel very at peace this year. And I'm still waiting with a joyful expectation for the coming of the Lord.
Merry Christmas!
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