"sarah bennett" > wrote in message
. com...
> Nexis wrote:
> > I had an interesting experience today. I was doing the remaining bits of
my
> > Christmas shopping and about mid-morning, I lost my voice. I could get
up to
> > a slightly louder whisper. It was bizarre! And not easy to communicate
with
> > the cashiers. But on the upside, it made me calm and serene, since I
> > couldn't yell even if I wanted to! lol
> >
> > I am happy to say, it's getting a little better, though. It's cracking
and
> > hoarse and hurts, but I can make myself heard I think it was all that
> > coughing!
> >
> > So, those of you who celebrate Christmas....
> > Is all your shopping done??
> >
> > kimberly
> >
> >
>
> I am tres broke this year, so we just got a few things for our daughter
> (and I'm making her doughnuts, bacon, and hot chocolate for breakfast
> Christmas morning at her request)and I'm making cookies for everyone
> else. I'll be done with those tomorrow. I hope our nephews and nieces
> like the gingerbread men
>

We're in the same boat as you, Saerah, so TFM is making his parents a new
mailbox (sometimes being a carpenter is a *good* thing), he's gotten me a
present, which stunned me! Luckily, we don't really have family to buy for.
What kind of cookies are you making for everyone? (That's presents enough,
if you ask me!)

kili