We've been crazy busy this last stretch before Mexico. I
love it though. I have always loved the Christmas rush and the hussel and bussel of a busy city in December. As for the old cranks who didn't learn enough from their mothers about which fingers are inappropriate to flash at the rest of us when they're edgy, they're missing out. Believe me, an angry shopper is an unecessary setback for those of us who are out and about, Starbucks gingerbread latte in hand, humming an old carol, and looking to have a good time. Yes, it's busy and yes there are lots of people - more than the norm - and yet, let's all chill and enjoy all of the little hints of magic that surround us throughout this season we all claim to love so much. That's what I'm doing and I've felt so in love with this time of year, once again.
This is Warren and my first Christmas together in our own place. It's been really special. We got ourselves a real tree - just a little guy that smells so wonderful each time we come into the room - and we decorated it with MJ and Brookie a week or two ago. It was a hoot. Of course, the lower half of the tree looked pretty flashy (and loaded) while the rest of it was pretty bear. Ah well, kids are good for laughs and making memories with. Kayla was so particular about her placement of ornaments, while Brookie just sat on the floor, grunting, clapping and eating all of our Christmas cookies. Everyone was happy.
To me, Christmas is 100% about family and spending time together. It doesn't even matter so much what we're doing anymore, as I get older, I seem to hang on to the memories and the anticipation of being together more than ever. I gotta tell ya, knowing that in just over a week, we'll be squishing the white sands of Mexico between our toes from beach chairs, drink in hand, makes me very happy.
Songs I'm really into these days:
How to Save a Life - The Fray
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
More Than Words - Extreme
Crash - Dave Matthews Band
River - Sarah McLachlan
Wintersong - Sarah McLachlan
Jon, don't slack on the Christmas chain, you silly nugget. Keep the tradition alive.
Nine days and counting...*
Since moving out here earlier this year, I have had to get used to the fact that Saskatchewan is a snowy place for basically most of the year...well, not really, but it just feels like that to this summer girl. Though I live for skirts, tanks and flip flops, I have had a new appreciation for the snow this year, especially around the holidays. I thought I'd stick a few pics of my two favorite girls enjoying this winter wonderland.*
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER® recounts the tale of a shy, young reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny red nose has made him the laughing stock of all Christmastown. Frustrated by their inability to fit in, Rudolph and his friend Hermey, the Elf who wants to be a dentist, set out on their own. However, they soon find themselves pursued by the Abominable Snowmonster. They flee to the island of Misfit Toys in the Arctic wilderness where Yukon Cornelius, a prospector they meet along the way, comes to their rescue. Returning to Christmastown, they learn that bad weather may cause Christmas to be canceled. But Rudolph's headlight--his illuminated nose--saves Christmas by serving as a beacon to guide Santa's sleigh.