Well I'm finally getting a few minutes together to post about the season that I have been looking foward to posting about since last February. But now that it's upon me, I haven't been able to find two seconds together. My problem is that I'm constantly trying to get everything done well before Christmas so that the days before, I have nothing to do but play board games with my girls, sip hot cocoa, and watch Christmas movies. That day usually comes January 2nd when it's time to start school again:-(
The Springfield News Leader came this past Monday morning and took pictures of our house to feature in the paper Sunday December 19th. So between getting ready for that, shopping for the perfect gifts, wrapping these perfect gifts, making Christmas candy, making sure the pantry is stocked up with all the last minute things that one needs to make Christmas dinner that the store always runs out of, and repairing all of the ornaments that the boys keep breaking, the hot cocoa and board games evenings have been few and far between.
Every year starting in December, I have this nightmare that it's Christmas Eve and I haven't done anything. The tree isn't up, the gifts aren't bought, the food isn't prepared. Ever watched "Christmas with the Kranks"? That is my nightmare so perfectly pictured, that while everyone else is laughing, I'm biting my nails hoping that this year she gets to the ham in time, or that Frosty doesn't fall off the roof, or that the store does have white chocolate.
You needn't worry about me though. I am determined to relax the remainder of this month. I am anxiously anticipating my shopping trip with the big girls tonight along with dinner and a movie. I had a wonderful evening in Branson with Jonny last night looking at lights and eating a delicious dinner. I am stocked up on hot cocoa and I bought a new board game yesterday while Meghan and I were out shopping for winter gear just in case in snows this year.
That is the one bummer about living in this area, is that inevitably, if we buy snow gear it never snows, and if we don't guess what? A snowstorm.
Apparently everyone else in Springfield has realized the same thing. Which is why last year when Christmas Eve day came and the big snow was in the forecast, everyone and their brother, including my husband and daughters ran for the nearest Target or Wal-Mart to see if they could snag a pair of boots or a sled.
Oh well. This year I will be prepared no matter what happens. As Jonny pointed out last night, a Proverbs 31 woman doesn't worry about the cold because her house is dressed in scarves and snow boots;-)
I am planning on redecorating my blog next week after the pictures that the New Leader took are available. It's positively silly how excited I am to see pictures of my own house.
I also am going to try my hardest to get on here again in the next couple of days and post some of my favorite holiday recipes for you.
Strawberry salad, English toffee, popcorn balls, and buckeyes are just some of the recipes I am anxious to share with you.
I need to skidder off now to get myself ready for my night with Ally and Meg. If you're out looking at Christmas lights one night, be sure to drive by and see Jonny's masterpiece. The house looks better than it ever has this year!! He even did the tree house!!!
Merry Christmas to you all!
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