Merry Christmas!

Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s happening again – it’s sneaking up on me and I’m starting to get a bit anxious. There’s still so much to do, presents to buy, letters to send out, cookies to make, and I wanted to get my blog updated so I could print this project of mine and put it into a book. Ahhh…. I’ll get caught up on this one day. But it’s been so busy around here – I’m getting used to packing a few cereal bars and a banana in the car just in case there’s not a suitable time to sit down and have a meal. I’ve been getting to bed really late (thus, I’m losing my voice) just like I do every year about this time. But you know what: I don't even care, I’m so excited about Christmas! I stayed up late last night baking treats, my house smells like cinnamon, there’s ribbons and presents and cards all over my kitchen table. So it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas. I have some fun things planned for the next week or so, weather-permitting I hope we can get it all done.  Here are a few things I need to make note of before I forget (and to use as a good reference for next year):

1.       When you live on a hill covered in snow, wear Sorrels when delivering Christmas treats.  High-heel boots seem to lose traction.

2.       Don’t try and multitask when baking treats – you just might forget what you’re doing and skip on to the recipe on the next page and ruin the whole thing entirely. 

3.       Amazon.com is the way to go when shopping for kids. For moms like me, you’re never really “alone” and you can shop for other friends in other places – and have the presents shipped out wrapped and all, with no shipping charges! Yes, I’m now a fan of Amazon.com.

4.       If a cold is on the horizon, take Airborne on the go, Vitamin C day and night, and knock yourself out with some Tylenol PM and Nyquil before you finally call it a day. I had a raging cough yesterday and today – it’s completely gone.  

5.       Kids are smart. They know where all the secret stashes are and how to access those little hiding places all throughout the house. Lock toys away and keep the key in a safe place. It’s just a wise thing to do.

6.       Kids are really smart. Print the “From Santa” tags, don’t handwrite them – they’ll figure it out. 

7.       Christmas is a great time to bribe kids. My kids think that Santa’s elves have hidden cameras at home and at school. Thus, my kids behave exceptionally well in the month of December. Mr. Clause is my best friend. J

There are so many more random and silly thoughts that seem to spin around in my head all day… but for now that’s all. I just wanted to write something because I’ve been so bad about keeping up with our family blog; one day I’ll sit down and throw up some new pictures.  I love Christmas and I love that it’s so busy. I love how excited my kids are and I love that we read Christmas stories together, bake sugar cookies together, make Christmas crafts together, etc. etc.  This is the best holiday of the year and I wish we could stretch the month of December out a few extra weeks.  11 more days…..   Merry Christmas!