Confession

I have a confession...

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!

I love everything about it. I love the huge/tacky, more than necessary glitter, awful sweaters, earrings that jingle, baked goods, bells...I love the carols, the Muzak, the parties, the Christmas cards in the mail...I love that it starts earlier every year. I love Nutcracker performances, stockings, and burning fireplaces.

Most of all...I love the gifting. I love the family...my family that exists all year but, especially during the coldest/warmest (if you know what I mean) season of the year. I love that I get to be a better mother than I had...I get to put so much thought into their gifts. I get to love them freely and joyfully...and not quite so seriously. I get to be goofy, and fun, and holiday mom.

So...don't rush this...don't go so fast. I want to enjoy it...the kids are leaving to spend Christmas with dads, grandparents, and cousins...so, we are going to snuggle in and watch TV because tonight is nearly tomorrow...