Just Like That
More than starting, some things, just like that are over. The fall colors have already started to fade. The waiting, hoping to get one more, beautiful picture of the transition is over. It is too late. All we have are Read More …
Tag: christmas
12 Days of Christmas
The 12 Days of Christmas start now. Today. On Christmas Day… Legend has it that today The Child was born and people around the world rejoiced – not because it was Christmas, not because they had an evergreen tree all Read More …
Christmas Gift of Relaxation
We are so lucky that every few years we get the Christmas gift of relaxation. The days of the week align and we not only get a long weekend, but Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the rest of the week Read More …
For the Children
Some people may think that the Christmas season is for the children…but I beg to differ. Of course, they are excited – some more than others – for Santa to deliver toys to all the good little girls and boys*. Read More …
Honor the Tree
When we cut down the pine tree, we do so that we can turn it into a Christmas Tree…we further honor the tree with decorations, lights and ribbons. Just like when we cut down a tree for wood, to: build Read More …
Seriously, It’s Cold Outside
Keep the babies inside, seriously, it’s cold outside! The song just comes to mind, whenever I go out, this is far, far too early for single digits – or even steady days in the 30s. There are so many reasons Read More …
More The Merrier
The more the merrier is usually reserved for family gatherings…at least hopefully this is the case. We – my family and my husband – always want as many people to join us as we can possibly fit. We have a Read More …
Lingering Later
When the time passes by so quickly that you didn’t realize you were lingering later than your normal bedtime (and the kids) it was a good night. When the winter chill has you indoors, the setting sun doesn’t give you Read More …
Closing In
The things around us are actually closing in. Crowded spaces. Tree still up. Christmas presents all around. It can be a bit overwhelming, right? There hasn’t been nearly enough time to integrate everything into the house, making room, squeezing in Read More …
Everything and More
This Christmas, I do hope that you have everything and more than you really need…which is the category where I think most of us fall. It was fun to watch the kids open their presents and see their faces. Some Read More …