The Lights

Something about the lights at Christmas that bring a calmness. My tree lights have been on now for three days straight, day and night. I just have to enter the room and sit and stare at the tree and feel peace. I have opted for fake the last couple of years, so it is up much longer.

I don’t really know where my mind goes. I guess I just recall all the past. I remember being a little girl and coming out in the morning, the mystery of Christmas. I can recall my own kid’s voices, excited. I picture my dad and mom arriving early to watch the kids open their gifts. It’s all happy! Before we used to go and see friends trees. It was an event, plugging in your tree for others to see, a true transformation. Maybe it is the magical transformation that happens to most in the season. I am forever quoting the animated Grinch this time of year.

It is unexpected, even those you wouldn’t suspect. Magic is everywhere. Grown men whisper about not letting the cat see her present or it would ruin Christmas! I love it, this feeling that takes over, even if just for a day!

Wish we could bottle it, happiness, love, peace. Seeing the reflection of those twinkling lights in your loved ones eyes. Some of those eyes are older now, some are no longer with us. I like going back for a minute.

I am so happy I was able to be with my family this year, hubby, all three of my kid, my grands, my Momma! Hoping that I am able to see my extra’s this year too! Maybe they will plug in their tree! Merry Christmas and always love!