Sunday, Back To Work and Farewell to Christmas

It's Sunday and I'm back to work. Well, calling it work is a stretch, I suppose. For me, Sunday is ebay listing day. I had taken a break over the holidays, but I felt ready to get back to it today. I listed 15 items earlier this afternoon so we'll see how it goes. I will probably add some more during the week, I've got more inventory than I have the space for! If you want to check it out, go to http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/bruce1115.

Today was also the day we officially said farewell to Christmas at the "Willoughby" house! The Christmas tree has been down since December 27th, but today was the day I took down the wreaths on the windows and doors. I love Christmas, but I was ready to pack it all away until next year. How long until I stop finding pine needles on the floor? I'll have to get back to you on that one!

Comments

Lissaloo said…

We took our tree down last night & I spent at least 30 minutes vacuuming up pine needles & I KNOW I didn't get them all! :)

January 5, 2009 at 7:00 AM

Willoughby said…

I don't think you can ever get all of them! I always find stray needles for months after Christmas!

January 5, 2009 at 7:12 AM

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