Already?!?!

Well...It's almost Christmas.

One Week.

Already?!?!

I am starting to get that panicky feeling. Ya know, the one...Will I get everything wrapped before the kids are out for Christmas break? If I don't get everything wrapped do I want to do it before 10pm on Christmas Eve? Do they have an equal amount of presents? Are their presents equal in monetary value? Will the cookies turn out? Will Christmas Eve dinner be peaceful and serene? Will I wake the kids up transferring my presents downstairs? Will I get EVERYTHING done in time for the big day???? I am sure there are other questions, but these are just the ones that are knocking around in my head from 4am on...

Did I mention I love Christmas??? I love everything about it. Panicky feelings above included!

I remember when I was a kid and I couldn't wait for Christmas to come...it seemed like it took forever. Now that I am an adult I want to prolong this feeling, not because I have so much stuff to do. Because it is the most magical, beautiful, pleasant, homey, childlike time of the year. It hit me...one week. Do you know how fast a week flys by? ((sighs)) FAST! ((sighs again))

So to all of you...you have a week, a week to cram pack EVERYTHING that need to be done before the BIG day. BUT....that does NOT mean that all the wonderful feelings that accompany this time of year has to be shelved and put away the day after the magical day. Keep them 'out'..well after all the decorations, cards, and lights are put into storage. There is this song that I absolutely adore, one of the lines are "I Wish Everyday Could Be Just Like Christmas...what a wonderful world this would be." So ALL of you keep these feelings in your heart and your whole year could be just as magical as Christmas feels...