Magic of Christmas

I know, Thanksgiving isn't over with yet, and here I am talking about Christmas.

I really do think there is a magical feeling around Christmas. I just get that warm, gooey feeling in me. The wonderment of Santa. (Who, by the way, I still believe in). The excitement on Christmas Eve. Baking the cookies for Santa and setting food and water out for the reindeer. (They get hungry, too, ya know). I love the lights, the colors, the smells. The way the tree looks when the lights in the house are all turned off. Just taking in the beauty that only a Christmas tree can give with its sparkling lights. I know the lights are just twinkling for me.

I still have to take the girls shopping for their annual Christmas ornament. I let them pick the ornament they want. Most times, we are there an hour just looking and showing each other all the new ornaments. It never is easy to pick just one. The ones they pick are usually the first ones to go on the tree. I make an R or D on the inside lid so we know who's is who's over the years. It puts a smile on my face when we get them out every year.

This year I am wanting to make popcorn string. I would like to use that instead of garland around the tree this year. I like the "ole tyme" Christmas decorations. The paper snowflakes and home-made ornaments. Glitter on pine cones. Paper chains. Angels with lopsided wings and Santas with cotton beards.

I'm glad it's only once a year, though.