I’ve got plans!

IT’S U.S. ELECTION DAY, PEOPLE!

And that concludes my public service announcement.

Now,  on to important things … like the fact that it’s November 2nd.  I’ll tell you now, I’ve got plans … oh yes, my friends, I do.  You see this is my favorite time of year.  I love it.  I love the warm colors, the chill in the air, and all the celebrations that revolve around those you love most.  I love the reminder to be thankful, buying the perfect gifts, and placing them under a tree.  I love white twinkling lights, sipping hot cocoa, and watching old Christmas movies.

But here’s the thing–I lean toward procrastination.  I don’t do it on purpose, mind you.  Every year I have good intentions … but life, this time of year, tends to snowball. Before I know it, it’s Christmas Eve and I’m frantically slapping icing on sugar cookies because dadgum it, IT’S TRADITION!

Well this year shall be different.

This year I’m making a concentered effort to get everything done by December 1st–getting the house company clean, decorating, buying presents, wrapping presents, writing Christmas letters, and sending them in the post {imagine the surprise when they arrive before Christmas}.  And I want to do it all without losing site of November–without losing sight of Thanksgiving.

Although, I have  sneaking suspicion that bringing the blur of festivities into focus, will allow thanksgiving to flow right through Christmas, and start the new year off right.

Do wish me luck.