I don't know what has gotten into me this year! It was only a few years ago that I bah-humbugged my way through the holidays altogether and stopped decorating for Christmas, or any other holiday for that matter. Now here I am all excited for the holidays like a giddy school girl on her way to Disney World.
Last week I went to Walmart to pick up a pumpkin bucket for Ford's first trick-or-treating. I came home with a trunk full of outdoor Christmas decorations (and the pumpkin).
Two days ago I created and ordered our Christmas cards......and holiday stamps.....and holiday address labels.
I also decorated the house for fall for the first time EVER: 3 pumpkins on the stoop, do-it-yourself wreath on the door, dining table decked out with fall decor (although I have my mom to thank for that one).
It almost feels like nesting — you know, when a pregnant lady goes into Super Mommy mode to prepare for the baby — except it's with my home. My home is my new baby? Something to dress up in new outfits and ooh and ahh over? Ummmm.....
What's the deal here? Well, it could be the sudden cold weather we've been having. The winter coats are out and the sweater boxes are off the shelf. To me, that's a sign that it's officially winter. And Ford is completely on board with this; he wants to wear his new winter gear all the time....even around the house (although it is quite chilly in our home).
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| Where'd my hands go?! |
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| Mittens are FUUUUN! |
And the only good thing about winter is the holiday season! I can do without the snow and freezing temperatures. But the holidays bring good cheer and lots of family time. There's no better time of year.
So I can't explain the rash of odd behavior, but I think it's related to my exuberance about the approaching holidays and all the good things they bring.
That, or Martha Stewart's spirit has taken over my body. And that would NOT be "a good thing."
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Are you becoming your DAD. Kinda sounds like me, the one that says on June 25, do you know what day it is and then I say it's 6 months till Christmas, "LET ME BE THE FIRST TO WISH YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR". I love it you becoming like me.....I was looking at new Santa's on line just this week end, no I didn't buy any (not yet anyway). Happy you are in the spirit early this year. Ford looks good in his winter duds , love the mittens. Love 'U' Dad
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone! We have been SO excited for Christmas this year. It also happens earlier here as Halloween is not a big deal and Thanksgiving doesn't exist, so we skip right to Christmas! Shopping is well underway and I've wrapped those gifts already! Only disappointing this is our Christmas tree farm doesn't open until November 30th or else I imagine we would have our tree up by now! :) Miss you! And, I love Ford in his winter get up!
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