I am sure a lot of people could say that. I know I am not unique in that respect. Here are some of my favorite things about Christmas...
1. Christmas movies...what can I say...I am a junkie for them. My favorite of all time is "It's a Wonderful Life". I know that is somewhat predictable, but I genuinely love that movie and cry every time I watch it. My thoughtful husband even bought it for me this year ... digitally remastered but still in black & white as God intended.
2. Christmas Carols. Bring on the nostalgia. I am a fan of the traditional songs...O Holy Night, Little Town of Bethlehem, The Christmas Song...I think they remind of childhood although I can't really pinpoint why. Maybe just an overall sense of the holiday season.
3. The scent of fresh garland and fir trees. It makes me smile.
4. Baking. Now, I am not usually a big sweets baker... thankfully, because I would probably weigh about 500 lbs. Everyone knows I have a serious sweet tooth. If it is sugary, I will eat it. I am not picky. I give equal rights to all candies, cookies, cakes, pies...you name it. So, at the holidays I like to do some baking. I think baked goods make great "gesture" gifts.
5. The Lights....need I say more...
I am really looking forward to adding more "favorites" as Bishop grows up. I am already planning on traditions...some I experienced as a child and others that will be all our own. Bishop will only get one childhood and I want to make it special. Plus, I get to be a kid all over again.
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Yes, it does get better and better each year with kids. One of our favorite things is to get in our pj's, have dinner on the floor (usually pizza), drink hot chocolate and watch the Polar Express. That movie is so magical. It makes me believe in Santa!
it will be fun for you to start new traditions with Bishop.
Every Christmas, I put out these two framed pictures - one of me and one of Baxter - when we were little kids at Christmas. They are part of our holiday decorations and they always serve to remind us that we get to be kids again this time of year. Have fun with Bishop! Your list will be huge in a few years!
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