Holiday Spirit
Cross posted: dlstco.blogspot.com
It's 7:30am, upon waking up I'm not even sure what day it is or entirely sure where I am. The only thing I'm sure of is that I shouldn't be awake. I had only hit the bed around 4am; could be insomina, could be the evil lures of the internet. The doorbell is ringing and I could care less, but it's the 2nd time this morning. I make my way to the door because no one else will answer it. And it's a little boy wanting to clear the snow in front of my house. I instantly thought of planting that small child headfirst in the snow like a christmas decoration. I sent him on his way and started my morning. By noon, christmas music is playing throughout the house as my mother practically floats around, straightening and cleaning things that are already clean. And preparing way more food than any of us can consume.
I'll be honest, this year, I'm just not feeling it. I'm void of christmas cheer, completely without merriment and don't get me started on my lack of jolly. Don't get me wrong, i'm certainly not walking around raining on everyone elses good time. When I need to I put on a good front and engage in the holiday madness just like everyone else. But this year...it just didn't fall into place. The eggnog isn't as satisfying, putting up decorations isn't as fun and going out and fighting the crowds doesn't seem nearly as worth it. And that being said i'm going to go help my mother cook dinner and then we're all going to watch movies. Because all the other things don't matter, If you've got people to be with, then your holiday is complete. Even the Grinch finds holiday spirit while he's spending time with the who's.