Holiday Blues? You?

Holiday Blues? You? 11/27/2011

On a bit of a different subject from T.S., do any of you get the holiday blues? If so, is it a new thing?

My dad died on Thanksgiving seven years ago, so I get a bit nostalgic at the beginning of our winter season. But I always remind myself that my wonderful childhood memories are going to be transferred to my kids.

For that reason, we decorated the day after Thanksgiving. Today we got a tree. Tonight we decorated.

As I sit with Rex in front of our seven foot Douglas Fir (a notch down from a Noble due to the fact that my kids insisted on buying a Charlie Brown "baby" tree for their room) I remember my dad and how things have changed. Can you say "We're hosting Christmas this year for 500?". But I smile at knowing we're creating some pretty cool traditions for the kids.

So, your turn. How are you doing this holiday season? And, as promised, here is your encouragement for the day: Twinkle lights did NOT cause your kid to eye roll today! You can take that worry off the table now!

Love you all.

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