Early

My tree is up, no decorations. The other day I had the urge to just give the presents already!. No wrapping paper, just pass them out. We have had fakesgiving before to line up various schedules. Always a challenge this time of year. Not everyone gets an extended holiday and some have little to none. It seemed mandatory in my memory, but I can’t rely on that.

We did Christmas early one year, just by a day. It was when I was a kid and I think wobbly pops were part of that. Christmas Eve was Christmas. It was crazy and silly and on actually Christmas Day it was weird. Easy to get caught up in the season. I have decorated in November, I have decorated last minute. Either way, Christmas arrives regardless., ready or not. Sometimes being ready early just makes it easier to buy more.

I prefer the people, the time, the relaxation after the hub bub. I do love to decorate and bake, it just isn’t feasible sometimes. I like to see the inspiration in other peoples homes. I sure miss a real fire warming up a home. I miss my dad, I miss the kids being little. I take what I can get, it changes every year. I haven’t really thought about how close it is, I’m not panicking yet. Cheers to holidays everyone!! Enjoy!💝