she's just saying...

Now it looks like Boxmas

I just downloaded Christmas from the attic. This is what our holiday looks like, pre-assembly.

This is only missing the tree. It's still down at the tree lot on the corner, waiting to be chosen.

Now to assemble the season...

 

Christmas time in the city, briefly

Ahhh - business trip. I've taken an informal poll (of three) and have concluded that moms who work love business trips. Time alone to relax, luxuriating in the bathroom without little hands trying to open the door, no one saying "I'm hungry!" every half hour, someone else cooking, cleaning and catering to your needs. Plus a little shopping between meetings. It's not all bad.

I miss cities, especially old cities. Portland reminds me of Boston a little as do Seattle and San Fran - old cities with rich histories, old architecture and interesting people. We're staying right in the heart of town and it looks beautiful right now - lights on the old building cornices, in the trees, stores all bright and shiny.

This hotel is one of the new trendy urban models, sleek and arty. The building was the old Meier & Frank department store and Macy's is now on the first floors. I imagine that my room used to be in the ladies' lingerie section.We're right on Pioneer Square across from Nordstrom's and an upscale mall. It's all eye candy for a gal from a small town on the other side of the mountains.

I only have one complaint: why can't fancy hotels use soap dishes?

I know it would mess up the super sleek zenlike bathroom, but it's annoying. As a mom, I fret about having to wipe up the counter constantly. Though of course it's not me doing it this time.