Monday, November 24, 2008

Head Start to Holidays

There is a law in my world: there shall be no Christmas music until Thanksgiving. Can't we just get to the next holiday, people? Last year didn't feel a whole lot like Christmas because it was our family's first holiday season away from home, far from family, and Clinton was on the campaign trail. Yucky. Just me and Lizzy for the whole season.

Yesterday, though, I broke the rules and put on the tunes. I started moving furniture and making way for a tree. Won't that be great?

I'm feeling the season a lot more than a year ago.
Lizzy helped me wrap some presents yesterday.

Clint's sister is definitely coming for Thanksgiving, and we're gathering with some other friends, which will be lots of fun.

We're trying to convince my Dad to drive out for Christmas from St. Louis since the gas prices have nose-dived.

And best of all, my Clinton is home and not going to spend the Holidays in Iowa, Florida, New Hampshire, or any other key swing state. He's going to be here dancing with Lizzy, singing Christmas music, and being my happy holiday husband.

We're going to Utah to see family in early December.

And the only Friday I'm "working" between now and January will be traveling home from a business trip. My hoarded vacation days are giving me 3-day weekends and holiday weekends for the next 5.

Altogether, I'd have to say I'm looking forward to a great holiday season, and I say bring on the Jingle Bells.

3 comments:

Tara Bennett said...

Mindy I feel exactly like you do! Last year I had a bit of the bah-humbug blues for misc reasons, but this year I just feel that Christmas spirit in an overwhelmingly joyful way! I'm glad you have so many exciting plans and get to share time with your family. What a treat. =)

Reynolds said...

Yay for Jingle Bells... I'm ready, too.

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