Lists were made, recipes were thoroughly inspected, ingredients were added to the shopping list.  And much care went into making sure everything was on the list.  We’re planning a little Christmas party Saturday evening and I certainly need to have it in gear well before Saturday.

That’s why lists were made such that I could get everything in one fell swoop.  I had it all planned out.  Finish all grocery shopping today – Finish the cleaning tomorrow – Hair and nail appointment Friday – Prepare food Saturday – Chill with guests Saturday evening.

Can you imagine my surprise when I secured my shopping buggy and went to reach for my trusty shopping list, only to find it was not with me?  My immediate reaction was a mix of panic and the first thought was to rush home and retrieve the list.  Then after I got over that first wave of shock I thought, “I can do this, I know my recipes/ingredients by now”.

I’d say after piling 68 items in the cart that I did pretty good.

The thing that puzzles me is that my lists were laying on the driveway when I got home.  I still have no idea how I managed to drop them out there.  But the good news is that I only forgot 2 items, limes and garnish for one of my platters.  I feel it was a successful shopping trip all things considered.

As I finished putting the last bit of groceries away, I noticed this pretty view out the kitchen window.

And as night falls in our little corner of the world, I’d have to say it’s been a great day.

Blessings – Debbie