'Tis The Season

The Christmas things have been in the stores since before Halloween (which I personally think should be illegal!) and I have ignored them. I wanted, this year, to enjoy the season's changes/holidays, individually and not lump them all together. I lumped last year and didn't ENJOY at all.

We decorated inside for Halloween this year and it was so fun! I haven't really enjoyed that in a loooong time. We have Thanksgiving coming up next but don't really decorate much for that. I did purchase a disposable tablecloth that can be drawn on by your thanksgiving guests - oh how fun!

Now, to the meat and potatoes - CHRISTMAS!!!

Please note here - I am not of any belief that has a religious reason to celebrate December 25th. I was born and raised Catholic but have since walked away from that life. I celebrate FAMILY and FRIENDS and think SANTA is FUN. You will not find a manger among my decorations. End of story.

Eight years ago, I moved into a home that does not have a basement. I have always had a basement and did not know that if I stored my Christmas decorations in my shed, that mice would make homes in them and ruin them beyond repair. Do you know that sick feeling you get when you've inadvertently lost something important and meaningful to you? UGH! I was heartsick over it for years and years. I had things from my childhood, from my Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents. I lost so many items with loads of memories attached, to those darn mice and I have mourned them every year since.

BUT NOT THIS YEAR!!! This year, I shall rebuild!

I have huge opportunities this year to make and buy new items with my family, and that is what I will do. All of the new things will remind me that all THINGS can be replaced and memories can be enhanced. Every year from now on in, I will be forced to remember my positivity from this year and it will make me a happier, more mindful person.