Last night someone rang the doorbell. I had just gotten the wet child into bed and AS ALWAYS the dog barked her brains out. I had my bathrobe on because I was cold.

My home is my castle. The doorbell ringing is an attack.

But this is Christmas, and probably it’s a package. I peep out and see an older man. What is this? Do I have to sign for something?

I open the door enough to let my head out and keep the bar kingly insane dog from escaping.

It was a neighbor couple. A two days ago maybe weeks they had admired our Christmas lights and how we got them so straight. No the woman had made us Christmas cookies and want to share and thank us for our advice!