A Simple Country Mouse

There's this old hymn about how the world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. Wouldn't that be nice. For the world to be still for just a moment? Our lives are so chaotic, and things can be so crazy that we forget what the meaning of stillness is. And this Christmas has been anything but quiet and still. While craziness around the holidays are usual, this year has taken the cake and not in a good way. And while there were some really good memories made, this has got to be one of the hardest Christmases I've ever had. From drama, to short sales, to getting packages stolen, it's been a rough Christmas indeed. I know there are so many people out there that have it so much worse and so much harder, but mine has been more emotional than anything else. If there is one thing I can't stand more than just about anything else is non-family members creating so much drama for my family that it ruins most of Christmas. Family is one thing. As the old saying goes ...

It's here, it's finally here, it's really here!!! CHRISTMAS TIME!!!!! I'm so excited!! Can you tell? (insert jolly Santa chuckle here) Fall is my favorite of the four seasons, but Christmas is my favorite time of year. A cliche as this will sound, there's something about the lights, the trees, the music filling the air, and oh the foooooood. So, so, so much good food. But above all that is the sound of children's laughter, and families catching up on all the latest that they've missed throughout the year is the best. I love to see everyone laughing and having a grand ol' time. It brings to mind the days of my younger years. Other than the Grinches out there, let's be honest and say that Christmas time brings out the little kid in all of us. As you know I'm hosting my family this year for a Christmas themed get together that's not actually Christmas if you catch my drift. I'm so looking forward to everyone being here. And I can't wait...