MMMMMM CHRISTMAS IS HERE.....

Everyone knows I heart Christmas! It is absolutely my favorite holiday and time of the year.

I am a giver.
I love, love, l-o-v-e giving Christmas presents.
I love making the kids go through their mounds of toys and find, at the very least, ten each, to donate and then, go through them again, to find more.
I love the scents of the season.
I love the candles.
I love the treats (I am not eating them this year though).
I love wrapping presents until they are piled high.
I love putting presents together until my fingers hurt.
I love the anticipation of Christmas morning.
I love the lights.
I love the glitter.
I love the spirit of the season.
I love the shopping.
I love the traditions.
I love the trees.
I love the ornaments.
I love that Santa has a tree he puts his presents under.
I love that we have a family window tree for family presents.
I love that our trees are pink and blue.
I love that Tommy has no idea what our kids get and doesn't mind it.
I love that Christmas no longer stresses me.
I love that I can't stick to a "$20.00 only" for adults.
I love the wrapping paper.
I love crystal tape.
I love bows.
I love watching my kids put up their trees.
I love Barbie ornaments.
I love that Tommy helped with a tree this year!
I love making gingerbread houses now!

I love that Spike loves the warmth of the lights.
I love Pudgie's curiosity about Baby Jesus (and the missing donkey).
I love the bathroom that is locked and piled ceiling high with gifts!
I love the glow of the lights on our banister at night.
I love the blow ups in front of our house that attract little ones at night.
I love E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G Christmas.

And finally,

I love that Tommy just smiles and puts up with me this time of the year!