It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas...

As I am sitting here on my couch drinking apple cider and watching the lights blink on the newly put up tree I am a little sad. I just don't feel the excitement that I usually do. Last year we were in the middle of moving and that was enough excitement in itself. By the way, I LOVE MY HOUSE! It's crazy to think about the fact that in our old house we couldn't even put up a Christmas tree because we didn't have enough room. Now I have TWO...yes...TWO places I could put a tree!!! Anyway, back to what I was saying. It just doesn't feel like Christmas; the time has gone by waaaaay too fast! It should only be the beginning of Fall...or at least it feels like it. I actually did wrap some presents but that didn't help my "bah humbug" at all! I will say, having a 3 1/2 year old (going on 15) is making Christmas more fun this year! It's great to start our own family traditions and begin to make memories that my children will look back on and smile.

It's so funny but a song I heard a couple of years ago that almost made me cry (I said almost) is "Where Are You Christmas" by Faith Hill. I was totally feeling like I am today and just so bummed that the excitement wasn't there; that song came on and I was like "I totally know how you feel, Faith!!!" Anyway, enough embarrassing stuff about me...oh wait...this is MY blog!

I bought a DVD of a fireplace that plays piano Christmas music in the background. I swear, even on the tv, a fire is mezmerizing. I have put lighted garland everywhere possible and still...nothing. Maybe it will hit me in a couple of days and I'll be getting on here talking about how crazy I am about Christmas.

I actually went out and fought the crowds today. This is something I NEVER do! I pretty much cleaned up at Bath and Body Works. "Oh wow, Kristen, did you get most of your Christmas shopping done?" NO...EVERYTHING I BOUGHT WAS FOR ME!!! HA HA HA HA!!! Oh wait, I did buy (spoiler alert) my Mamaw a housecoat. Hope my Mamaw doesn't see this blog before Christmas...oh wait...she doesn't have a computer! :) I already gave Craig his gift (I can never wait till Christmas) and got my nephew, Caleb, his birthday AND Christmas gift (not combined, I've been told people with December birthdays HATE that). I have bought presents for my Mother, Mother-in-law, Sister-in-law, Grandma Stevenson, Father-in-Law (if Craig will let me give him what I bought) and that's about it. I have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what to get my brother-in-law...I think we did AWESOME last year but as for this year...no idea! My other nephew is another one I'm having trouble with. Do I get something kiddie or something more teenagery (I made up that word). That leaves my brother, dad, Nana, Papaw, 2 cousins on dad's side and I think that about covers it. I do have to figure out who to give the "turtle holding a silver ball" to this year (Long Story).

All in all I hope I am pleasantly surprised at how this Christmas turns out. I mean, I am medicated and all so that can't hurt! (depression joke, gets 'em every time). I also hope seeing my daughter's face Christmas morning will remind me how magical it all still really is...