I've known that Christmas was going to be December 25 for quite some time. I know this on an intellectual level, but I can't get the rest of me to get with the program. I put up the dinky tree right after Thanksgiving on the one cold Saturday in November. I got out the Spode coffee mugs, a sure sign I have the holiday spirit, right? I'd rather drink my tea from my Target teacup...it holds more.
I have ordered exactly two Christmas gifts online. They were requests, so I didn't have to wrack my brain trying to think of the right something. But, now I do. The kids all have already bought whatever they think they might want, so there are no ideas there. Jeff and Jennifer said gift cards, when asked what they had on their wish lists. Bah Humbug. Gift cards are too easy and no fun to watch someone open.
I want to go back to the days when rosy cheeked kids scampered downstairs to find what Santa left under the tree. The excitement, the anticipation then was sheer delight. This just feels like an assignment.
I think I know what the problem is though. I don't get off work for the "winter break" until December 22. I still have to give and grade tests. Write a final exam and turn in textbooks. Not to mention all the make up work that needs to be given to kids who have been absent.
Today is my easy day. I only have two 90 minute classes and I'm finished right after lunch. As soon as I finish here, I'm bugging out for the mall. I'm going to put the carols on in the car and ratchet up my Christmas spirit, if it kills me! I'm going to buy something for everyone on my list that I think they will enjoy and that I will enjoy giving them. Then I'm going to stop at Starbuck's and get myself a gingerbread latte and head home to wrap up my packages.
School will take care of itself and my Dallas kids will be here on the 22nd. I have to get my priorities straight. HO, HO, HO!!!
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