A lot like Christmas

I just LOVE Christmas. I always have.

I love the feeling of excitement in the air
I love the way people smile even though they are in a traffic jam because Little Drummer Boy is playing on the radi
I love the way I look forward to seeing all my relatives
I love the time off from work
I love the way I get cutesie little gifts from the students I least expect
I love the way Rodney and I talk for months about what we'll get our kids and then we run out and get it last minute
I love baking all kinds of fun things with my sister
I love the MUSIC
I love the DECORATIONS
I love the candlelight service on Christmas eve
I love remembering all the special Christmas' past
I love remembering my precious granddad, who was buried on Christmas eve
I love opening the Christmas pajamas on Christmas eve
I love telling the story of Baby Jesus to my kids
I love feeling completely peaceful and appreciative of the blessings in my life
I love sharing with others who are less fortunate
I love waiting until the kids go to bed and playing Mr. and Mrs. Claus
I love waking the kids at 7:00 am because I am too excited to sleep
I love the tender moments in the early morning hours on Christmas day as our children wonder at their treasures


I just love Christmas. I always have.

May all your Christmas' be merry and bright.