One Week to Go

I think back in October I saw the first Christmas items being put up in Target and decided then and there that I was not going to let the consumer madness get to me this year.

I did not need to buy All The Things.

Christmas lights? Ornaments? Stockings? Got 'em already. Have had them for years.

I listened to Rosie ask for a very specific toy, and with some cajoling, heard from Buddy, too. There. That was settled. Those would be what Santa brought!

And then, as we've done the past few years, we thought of a joint toy that they would both enjoy (definitely one of the pluses to having our kids so close together!)

In fact, I've become so relaxed as far as gift buying is concerned, that I slightly worry that I've majorly dropped the ball somehow. But I've managed to remember the newspaper carrier and the mail lady, so I must be doing okay.

Let's hope.

I've really been trying to remember "the reason for the season" and enjoy magic wherever I can find it- the Christmas tree softly lighting the whole living room, the kids finding delight in a favorite of mine and Steve's- "The Muppet Christmas Carol", the guilt-inducing deliciousness of egg nog and spiced rum.

Literally before we know it, Christmas will be over and done with for another year. I'm really going to try to enjoy it and not get frenzied as I feel I tend to in December. One week to go- let's soak it in.