Weekend Outtakes: It's In the Air

It doesn’t feel like the holiday season outside. In fact, I’m sweating having just cleaned up the yard and the porch a bit. Why am I sweating? It’s 63 degrees outside on the 15th of November. Then again, I’m not particularly surprised by the weather. It was so warm leading up to the day that BigBrother was born four years ago (this Tuesday) that my yellow miniature rosebush bloomed on his birthing day. All the same, the holidays are in the air.

I went out to do some work today and a few people were taking advantage of the nice weather to decorate their homes. We would except that I have this internal clock that doesn’t allow for such goings-on until the day after Thanksgiving. I don’t judge others. I just can’t participate. All the same, I had to photograph an event on Friday evening that had everything to do with the holidays and decorating. I enjoyed myself thoroughly as I love, and I do mean love, Christmas and everything around it. I mean, our anniversary is exactly one week before Christmas. Who does that except for someone who loves the holiday season? Right.

I took one photo at the event that made me think of another blogger. Ever since I saw Karen Walrond of Chookooloonks take a picture of herself in a Christmas ornament a few years ago, I’ve wanted to do so. Slight problem though: our ornaments are not glass (little hands) and, as such, I’ve had no reflection going on in my own home. I remedied that on Friday night when I snapped this photo.

It always amuses me when people complain about how early the holiday season starts. Minus stocking stuffers and and a few small things, I’m done Christmas shopping. With the boys both having birthdays in the next week and all the other stuff of the season, I have to be organized. Being organized can sometimes be boring so I gladly welcome those who want to play Christmas music, decorate their homes or otherwise force me to put on a smile and get in the spirit. I love it. I love this time of year, even if it is unusually warm.

So, in short, if you’re tired of Christmas already, I might avoid my blog. I plan on doing some talking about gift ideas for two year old and four year old boys as each of them celebrate their birthdays and welcome new toys into our home. I even plan on having BigBrother review, via a vlog, his favorite toy, whatever that turns out to be. Over on the review blog this coming week I am also reviewing some great gifts for various people in your family. This is a no Scrooging zone.

Can’t you just feel the excitement hanging in the too-warm air? I’m ready for it this year. Let’s go!