Christmas has definitely done a sneak this year. It seems like one day I was complaining that stores had their decorations up before Halloween and the next day it’s, well, today. And I’m not ready for my favorite holiday. And guess what? I’m letting myself be okay with that. I have a few things for the people I love best, and I’ll be making a ham on Christmas Eve night for the Christmas Day, which we will celebrate with his parents, and our kids, and his nieces. Tonight, though, it’s me and my little tree, and a bottle of San Pellegrino, and Mr. Man, and a Netflix binge of Hawaii 5-0 to remind me that there are blue waters and places where palm trees are decorated instead of pine trees. And I’m okay with that too.
Lafayette, Colorado.
Quote of the day: “Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” — Charles Dickens
Daily gratitudes:
Fair winds and absent companions
Tickets to Cozumel
My Santa Hat
Getting to see Anastasia Fawni perform
MKL, always, MKL
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December 22, 2015 at 7:25 pm
tellmeastorymick
Beautiful tree. I’m learning as well to be “ok with that”. It’s challenging. I came home from shopping last night and me and my wallet were pooped. I was thinking how quickly this came, Christmas, and how I’ve been mellowing these past few years. No desire to bake. No desire to shop. No desire for gifts. But, always, the desire to give, of my time and attention, my heart. Have a peaceful holiday. – M
December 22, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Seasweetie
I share those feelings, Mick. MKL and Kelsea both say all they want is my love for Christmas. They always have that. I think it’s good that we’re all realizing that what’s between our hearts is more important than what’s under our tree.
December 23, 2015 at 6:50 pm
Maureen
Over the years, it’s boiled down to one gift: a book for one, flowers for another, a game for a third, crochet hooks and darning needles, a calendar. Haven’t a single thing for my sweetie. We decided to buy each other one gift a piece out of the $ that was left in the Xmas fund after we bought stuff for the others. I’ve learned not to put pressure on the day -that it must “feel” a certain way -thank the Lord! What a relief that has been.
Anyhoo, Merry Christmas, KS. I know you understand what I’ve said. Merry Christmas, with love, maureen and josephina ballerina
December 26, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Seasweetie
I do understand, KS, and I hope you and Josephina Ballerina had a wonderful Christmas!