i think this is the first year i haven't really felt like Christmas is coming. We have all of our shopping finished, none of it is wrapped, and the cookies that D3 and I made have all been eaten. None of them saved to give to our neighbors with their gifts. The tree is beautiful - but it is the first time in forever that it is artificial. (Hey TBW, I do like the tree, I am not complaining - honest!). TBW's daughter moved to Denver this year, it is her first year in the working world and she isn't coming home for the holidays. I guess it is just full of change, and when you think of your holiday time, it is usually filled with tradition. None are right or wrong - they are just what you remember doing to celebrate.
When I was young, we always went to my Grandma's for Christmas Eve, church on Christmas day, after we opened presents, and then to my other Grandma's for Christmas dinner. I always remember waiting until my parents went to bed, and sneaking out to take a look at what was under the tree in the middle of the night. Santa never wrapped our gifts, so we could see what he had brought. There was always one thing that I really wanted - it would be the first thing I hunted.
It is hard to establish traditions when we are all moving around so much. But I am coming to realize, we have a warm house, filled with love, we have jobs and are able to be together. That is a wonderful tradition, no matter what day it is celebrated on, or how it is celebrated. So it is time to get into the spirit, enjoy the holidays and have a cup of cheer!
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Love the pic of your daughter, the pup, and the tree. Too cute!
Most of my presents need wrapped too!
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