Yes, I know the date today is November 9. And, yes, the temperature outside is a balmy 60 degrees. But that doesn't mean I'm not already in the throes of the Christmas spirit. (I also love Thanksgiving. I do. But I just really love Christmas.)
I've always loved Christmas, but it's become even more pronounced as I've gotten older. I love buying the perfect gifts for loved ones, watching my children squeal with delight on Christmas morning (and remembering staying up all night Christmas Eve with my little sister when I was young), attending parties and special programs at church, and even believing in the big man in red. I told my husband a few years ago that I believe in Santa again. It's just more fun to believe, don't you think?
I've already planned when I'll decorate my house for the holidays: Saturday, November 17. I will, however, leave my pumpkins and Autumn wreath up outside the house, so my neighbors will not think I'm crazy (or crazier than they already do). But inside, it will be Christmastime! Then, on the day after Thanksgiving, I'll do the decorations outside.
One of the cheesy radio stations here is already playing Christmas tunes around the clock. While A is not a fan of the Christmas tunes until December, the kids and I are already having a great time when it's just us in the car. I was panicked earlier this week when I thought I'd lost my Carpenters' Christmas Portrait CD, but phew, I found it today and will commence listening to it when I pick up S from school today.
More than all of the decorations, treats, presents, and fun stuff, I just love how the whole season feels. No matter what's going on the rest of the year, when Christmas rolls around, it feels like there are endless possibilities to grow, be joyful, and celebrate the blessings we have and the gift of a baby born so long ago.
Friday, November 9, 2007
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We are just as excited. The kids keep asking if it is Christmas tomorrow. I have to remind them that we need to put our decorations up first. I also love that we can use the Santa threat to keep them in line. It doesn't always work, but we will not stop using it.
I think it's something that runs in the family. Shawn thinks I'm so wierd when I listen to Christmas music this early. For some reason it does make everything a little more bearable. If I've got Christmas music on I actually want to clean my house. That doesn't happen that often, so I've got to go with what works! I also think it has something to do with mom and dad. They both love Christmas music... especially Dad.
I LOVE that you love Christmas so much because I do too. And it seems that people like us are few and far between. I mean, I think most people enjoy the season, but they get bogged down by all the to-dos. I love the to-dos! I look forward to this all year long, and I love that life is cyclical so that we can always be looking forward to it. If I were your next door neighbor, I wouldn't think you were weird - I'd be hanging those decorations right next to yours! :)
Yeah for us Christmas freaks! :)
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