Cheering up on a Monday
I am such a Christmas tree addict. Now that the lights and the ornaments have been hung on our gorgeously big, fat tree, I would spend my entire life in our living room if I could, with those bright, colorful lights shining 24 hours a day. My feet dragged pathetically as I left the room for the last time last night, blowing imaginary kisses to the tree and silently promising to come back and turn its lights on again as soon as possible.
(I kept the kisses imaginary and the promises silent because (a) I would like Patrick not to think I have completely gone over the edge, and (b) I am trying to set a good example to our child. I'm pretty sure they both knew how I felt anyway.)
Every year, I wish I had more money for presents, more energy for in-person (rather than online) shopping and visits, etc., etc., etc...but when it comes down to it, what I really love about this season comes right back to the Christmas tree, and that magical combination of pine tree needles, sparkling lights, and beautiful ornaments. Perfect.
Sadly, our camera's batteries are still recharging, so I can't upload a picture of our tree...but here's a different picture that makes me happy: Maya having an amazing time on the Welsh hills, courtesy of her wonderful dogwalker.
And if I needed one more thing to cheer me up, today's December Lights Project story would do it. Tracy Lynn's story "The Changeling" is a family Thanksgiving story - with a twist - that made me laugh out loud the first time I read it, and I laughed even more as I re-read it yesterday while uploading it to the website. I hope you guys enjoy it too!
(I kept the kisses imaginary and the promises silent because (a) I would like Patrick not to think I have completely gone over the edge, and (b) I am trying to set a good example to our child. I'm pretty sure they both knew how I felt anyway.)
Every year, I wish I had more money for presents, more energy for in-person (rather than online) shopping and visits, etc., etc., etc...but when it comes down to it, what I really love about this season comes right back to the Christmas tree, and that magical combination of pine tree needles, sparkling lights, and beautiful ornaments. Perfect.
Sadly, our camera's batteries are still recharging, so I can't upload a picture of our tree...but here's a different picture that makes me happy: Maya having an amazing time on the Welsh hills, courtesy of her wonderful dogwalker.
And if I needed one more thing to cheer me up, today's December Lights Project story would do it. Tracy Lynn's story "The Changeling" is a family Thanksgiving story - with a twist - that made me laugh out loud the first time I read it, and I laughed even more as I re-read it yesterday while uploading it to the website. I hope you guys enjoy it too!