I saw the image above on Pinterest just now and was inspired to write a blog post. So, I Googled "days until Christmas" and got this: http://www.xmasclock.com/. There are thirty-seven.
(I also found this, which seems way more exciting to me: http://www.howmanydaysuntilstarwars.com/.)
But back to the topic at hand.
I am kinda sorta getting in the mood this year. Fall hit about two weeks ago and it has been COLD (which, where I live, means days in the mid-50s to 60s and nights near freezing). I actually walked into REI and bought myself a down parka right off the rack (I got the Urban Navy Blue and I like it just fine--four stars!). I still feel guilty that it wasn't on sale. And I told Hubby he doesn't have to get me a Christmas present because of it (he still will). But now I am warm at Valerie's swim practice. From 6-7pm. In the dark. Four nights a week.
Yeah, so it's been cold. And we've had rain, which seems like a good thing, but: http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/11/16/1450700/-El-Ni-o-Does-Something-It-s-Never-Done-Before-Watch-Out-California?
I'm kinda sorta getting scared and am always checking how many gallon bottles of water we have on hand, and thinking about flashlights and batteries and non-perishable food. And wishing that we could use the fireplace without it just filling the house with smoke.
So, I like that Target didn't put up the Christmas decorations the day after Halloween this year. I have heard that Nordstrom is doing the same thing. Also, REI is closing on Black Friday. I like this let's not diss Turkey Day attitude.
Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday before my grandfather became ill with colon cancer and we stopped having it at his house. I was twenty when he died, and the holiday has never been the same since. It became a foster holiday shuttled around to various locations. Poor Thanksgiving.
But, Christmas. What I have liked most about it in the past is giving handmade gifts. But, I just don't have the time like I used to. I also like the table linens. And after, I like finding decorations on sale. But Christmas morning present opening and disappointment and complaints and ungratefulness? That just makes me want to stick my head in the oven with the prime rib.
Except, I'd rather not go into the kitchen at all. I'm all for going out to eat. Or...a friend of mine said Whole Foods does a good meal: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/shop/MRY/2721. Looks good to me!! Maybe Hubby will go for it this year. I can hope.
Whatever happens, I will likely have my first glass of wine at about 12:30p.m. Thus, the image above. And, if I can find it, I will totally rock that wig/hairdo.
My Christmas, this year, will come on the day Hubby, the kids, and I go to see...http://www.starwars.com/the-force-awakens/.
(Disclaimer: I am in kind of a mood today. Yesterday I spent seven hours waiting around for Jury Duty. Luckily, when I finally got called, the judge kept our group for a total of ten minutes before excusing all of us. And today...I had to skip my run because Andrew is home sick. But, we are learning all about the solar system, so that is a pretty awesome way to spend the day. So, closing on a happy note, here!)
(Above image is at http://www.retrochristmascardcompany.com/funny-christmas-party-invitations/)
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