soundtrack to a slow holiday
We're still floating through our low-key holiday.
Feeling good about deciding to skip the big party this year.
Getting together with family and friends casually, in smaller groups.
None of that "they drove all the way from Chicago and I hardly got to talk to them" dismay.
Some great early- January plans to look forward to.
Lovely breakfast and people watching at the cafe. Hot chocolate for the boys.
Wearing flannel pajamas all day. Watching the birds.
Inspired by Meg, here's my "December Mix" that's been our slow holiday soundtrack. I wish I could send you all a mix cd, but maybe you'll find something new here to enjoy.

- Christmas Time is Here • Shawn Colvin
- The Winter Song • Eisley
- River • Alison Krauss
- Silent Night/Away in a Manger • Relient K
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Barenaked Ladies/Sarah McLachlan
- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) • Death Cab for Cutie
- Maybe This Christmas • Ron Sexsmith
- Xmas Cake • Rilo Kiley
- Rudy • The Be Good Tanyas
- A Great Big Sled • The Killers
- Donna & Blitzen • Badly Drawn boy
- We're Goin' to the Country! • Sufjan Stevens
- Christmas Time is Here • Ivy
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Sixpence None the Richer
- All That I Want • The Weepies
- Go Tell It on the Mountain • Oh Susanna
- Spotlight on Christmas • Rufus Wainwright
- Come on! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance! • Sufjan Stevens
- Run Rudolph Run • Mary Karlzen
- Twelve Days of Christmas • Bob & Doug McKenzie




Reader Comments (8)
I am married to a comic book geek, so we are a very pro-comics household and I wanted recommend the Scott McCloud books on writing comics for your son. The McClouds definitely encourage young writers and artists, and they do it in such a way that reminds me of your posts on art supplies for young children.
Take care and have a Merry Christmas!
Laura
god jul, laura! :^)
have a wonderful xmas and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
xoxo
love it. something is coming to you. i promise.
lori where is that second picture taken? the building in the background looks so neat!
kelly, hope your celebration went well and everyone is immune to each other's germs. ;^)