Into the Christmas Spirit
I am so into Christmas this year. I don’t know why, really, because, even though I always like Christmas, it’s not usually like this. I’ve already been listening to Christmas music for at least a week, and I’ve got half my Christmas shopping done. I’ve been thinking and planning family Christmas traditions that I can start for my kids. Traditions are being said to be, oh, so important by such esteemed professionals such as Dr. Phil and Parents Magazine. It makes sense to me, so I’ve been trying to think of some really special things. I want my kids’ childhoods to be absolutely perfect. Well, as perfect as a childhood can be. We have already watched one Christmas movie, and I just can’t wait to put the tree up. I’m even going to try my hand at a bit more Christmas decorating this year…for the kids. Kyra is so enamoured by the lights that some people have already put up. I can’t wait to see her and Elijah’s reactions to a Christmas tree. I’m saving Chris and the kid’s Christmas gifts for last. I want to get them all something that they will really love. I know what I’m going to get for Chris, but I’m still deciding on the kids. I just want it all to be perfect. Chris has to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but I’m hoping that we will still get lots of family time in.
I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, too, and, the Lord knows, I’ve got so much to be thankful for this year. I have more than most, I think, for I have my beautiful little family that I love more than life. I truly am thankful, and I am looking forward to Thanksgiving. I’m especially thankful that Chris will be off for Thanksgiving this year, and can have Thanksgiving dinner with the rest of us. There’s just something special in my mind for Christmas this year. I don’t know why, but I’m not complaining. I’m having fun thinking about it.
