The most wonderful time of the year

I think I am like a regular 8 year old. I love Christmas and even as soon as it is over I am looking forward to the next year's celebration. The lights, the music, the treats, the gifts, the storytelling, the family time, the new jammies...I love it all.

I remember sitting up late at night when I was in junior high and high school waiting for my older siblings to come home from college for the holiday and even one year I remember opening a few presents that were already wrapped and under the tree because my curiosity got the best of me.

This year we put up our tree the Sunday before Thanksgiving...I just couldn't wait any longer for the holiday to start and I am lucky that Bryan is as much of a softy as I am. We put up the tree while Eleanore was down for a nap and excitedly waited for her to wake up so we could see her reaction....which was adorable. She put her hand over her mouth and giggled out loud. Then we spent a couple of hours decorating the tree and putting out the nativity. It was a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon and another great Christmas memory for me to add to the bank.