I couldn't believe she knew how many days were left until Christmas before it was even Halloween. She told me her friend has an app that tells her. Is this necessary? I guess for a kid time seems endless. Waiting is interminable. Especially for something so exciting.
I love that excitement, but I can't seem to share it, because I don't feel like I'm waiting for anything. Things just keep ticking along and so many exciting moments seem to come each and every day.
Stockings on Christmas Eve.
A toast to the spirit of cherishing all of our moments. No matter the time of year.
I just can't seem to join in on the early holiday hype. Because of that, I get labelled a grinch. Which is funny, when you consider it is my husband, the household curmudgeon who takes pride in giving me this label. I enjoy Christmas. It is the expectation of sheer bliss and harmony, while running the busiest schedule of the entire year, that seems unrealistic.
I am always thankful for some of the quiet family moments that seem to be the only ones we are allowed to have on the 25th and 26th, but Christmas sneaks up on me every year, and I'm just fine with that.
