Another Mindless Blather from La Casa

It would be marvelous if I had something to say but things are so quiet at La Casa Swain that the cat is not even meowing. Did manage to get some time in the studio yesterday to paint(see results below) but now have to figure out where to go with them. Don't you just hate it when you have to think?
Charles and Christy made their last Tuesday trip for awhile yesterday. Thank goodness, we emptied some more stuff from my mother in law's house.....but I am still overwhelmed by everything that is left. Considering calling a moving company and just putting it all in storage for my kids to deal with when I cast off this mortal coil. Wouldn't that be just like me...heh heh.
The other area lacking in my genes is I cannot get into the Christmas spirit. Haven't even entered a shopping mall....shock...that would also mean no new shoes. Finally talked with son Chris so have a list started for his family...of course, that does require shopping.
Sidebar: Speaking of Chris, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. He is officially honorably discharged from the Army. He had enough leave time saved that his last day on post was 25 November, but will be paid until 1 January. Anxiety level drops to zero.
However, I am worried about this lack of Christmas cheer. This is always my favorite time of the year...love shopping for the family..cooking etc. We are having Christmas at Craig and Kelly's so I don't even have to clean but there is no way to articulate how I could care less about decorations, tra la la and especially shopping. Hopefully, the ghost of Christmas Present will descend upon me soon.
On the video blogging subject....don't bother. It is way too much trouble..has too many bugs and won't post directly to your blog...has to go through another server. There is a way to do this easily but computer genius son Craig will have to come to my rescue before I try that again. Wasted lots of hours yesterday trying to get the blasted thing to work....all to no avail. Will keep you posted on the possibilities and technical requirements.
Last but not least...brrr....it was 25F this morning in sunny warm Texas. Prediction for freezing rain and more cold. I am not leaving this house for any reason...not even a lack of diet Coke...now that is a serious statement. Off to the studio to see how much of a mess I can make today.