Loving December #31

I can't believe I actually did this. I actually found all of those things to like about December!

My creativity knows no bounds!!!

/snark>

Loving December #30

The BIG semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works!

K and I get gift cards for Christmas and then have all kinds of fun at this sale.

It's a tradition!

Loving December #29

After Christmas Sales!

(and shopping with my daughter)

Loving December #28

You know, I really like to wrap gifts. I like to coordinate the trimmings and make them look pretty.

(Unless I have a ton hanging over my head that need to be wrapped in the next 20 minutes.)

Loving December #27

Presents!

Loving December #26

Half-price after Christmas sales!

But I don't shop on Sunday so hopefully there will be something left tomorrow.

Loving December #25

Merry Christmas.

God bless us, every one.

Loving December #24

Giving.

That's what it is all about, really, isn't it?

It is so fun to hit the nail on the head with just the right gift. And so fun to surprise someone who really isn't expecting anything. And fun to deliver a plate of goodies as an excuse to have a long overdue visit. And fun when someone appreciates a small gesture so much.

That's what drags me back from the crazy.

Giving.

Loving December #22-23

• Favorite Christmas recipes.
• Ring and Run. Was that you, Melissa?

Loving December #21

Being able to use all of my fabulous Christmas dishes.

Loving December #18-20

• K returning from college for a Christmas vacation. Yippee!
• A Christmas program with lots of music.
• A beautifully decorated tree.

Loving December #17

A beautiful evergreen that takes up half of the livingroom and makes the whole house smell good.

Loving December #16

Christmas stamps.

I buy them every year.

Now if I could just get them stuck to the cards and in the mail!

Loving December #12-15

• A church gym turned into a Bethlehem market place
• Angels with tinsel garland in their hair
• Little blonde boys dressed as shepherds
• Excitement of a Christmas party

Loving December #11

Poinsettias.

Loving December #10

December seems to be the month of soups at our house. Good, hearty, homemade soup. We have tried a few new recipes already.

Loving December #9

I love it that in December I communicate (commiserate) with my sisters a little more often.

Loving December #8

I love watching holiday movies in December. I have already watched two on my must see holiday list: Miracle on 34th Street (the old one) and Holiday Inn. Four more to go!

Loving December #7

There is more of an emphasis on doing things for other people in the community at large.

It is easier to come up with things to do for other people.

That is a good thing.

Loving December #6

The first year I move to Michigan the local paper had a feature on how to survive (and even enjoy!) a Michigan winter. Item one was: Buy good boots. Item two was: Wear the boots. I don't remember what else the article said, but this stuck with me.

I have found this to be very good advice. I found a style of boots that were easy on and easy off, and have made a practice of wearing them whenever conditions warranted. The same wisdom applies to coats, gloves, scarves, and tires. I can't say it has made me really enjoy winter, but it has helped.