you know it's December

You know it's December when....

~My grandparent's antique Christmas decorations sit on my coffee table.~

~The Festival of Trees comes to town and ice sculptures line the walkways.~

~My boys spend hours playing games they haven't played all year.~

My puddle jumping boots sit forgotten on my deck, 

 filled with frozen puddle water and wondering why they weren't properly put away.

~Our Nativity Set sits on my window sill.~

Kids offer to bake and use  ingredients not normally used any other time of the year.

~Hot apple cider with special (spiced rum) ingredients.~

I walk around with tape in my hair from wrestling with the 

wrapping paper and tape dispenser.

Hearing the annoying squeak from this plastic santa - 

that I used to run around with and squeak when I was a kid.

Moments just sitting  enjoying the quiet and lights,

 being thankful that the busy-ness of fall/winter activities has come to an 

end for a few weeks.

Wishing you all a wonderful first "December Weekend"!