It is Tuesday, isn't it?

1. Okay - yes, I struggled in remembering my password when logging on tonight. A sure sign that I haven't blogged in what... crap, nearly a month. Where did the time go? To be clever, I had planned to blog for the 12 days of Christmas but that didn't work out either... But I'm down to 9 days now, right? Would that count? Maybe I'll give it a try. No promises.

2. So, I'm concerned with the passage of time. It seems like between Thanksgiving and now, time has flown. I guess in defense of it all, we were in Georgia for Thanksgiving (yeah, what a wonderful trip!), then there was the casting call of birthdays (btw, happy birthday to all...), gifts to be bought for Christmas (but yet to be wrapped), and now I feel like there's just enough time for me to smush in some holiday spirit before Christmas is over and done.

3. Doesn't it feel like Christmas is missing something? Even Aiden's noticed it. He keeps telling me he just doesn't feel like he should for Christmas. I know what he means. Maybe now with the tree finally up and the house decorated (somewhat...) it will feel more like the holidays.

4. Aiden's Kindergarten class held a Christmas play last night. Aiden was one of the three wisemen. He did a great job - despite scratching himself... the entire time... Leave it to my son.

5. Work's work. Jamie and I both agree that it stinks for us this time of year. For him, they're swamped with Christmas parties and business luncheons at the restaurant. For me, everyone wants a little extra help this time of the year, which makes my life insane. See #3 for more venting.

6. On a happier note, my Christmas shopping is d-o-n-e. Still doesn't stop me from continuing to shop. Why is that?

7. I think this is the first year that I've come to some peace about our shabby little tree. Typically I spend the entire season fretting about it all. But this year - it is what it is - and I'm okay with it. It's a tree and that's enough for me.

8. Any holiday solutions for whining? If it's not Aiden, it's Andy (our dog). Holy smokes, it amazing me that I'm sane any day of the week.

9. I don't want to over do it for my first night back in blogging, so I'm cutting it short by one. I'll make it up to you next time!