Can you smell Christmas in the air yet? We didn't get a "real" tree this year and I miss that wonderful Christmas smell. I'm hoping to make it to the tree lot to gather some balsam branches for the family room. Every one of our senses wants to experience this season, don't you think? We love to look at the lights and the decorations, smell the trees and spiced candles, taste the yummy cookies and desserts, listen to the carols, and feel the crisp air on our cheeks.
It's getting close, isn't it? The actual day of Christmas? At our house, the rush is on to finish up all the shopping, wrapping and special projects we started. The boys just want to get out of school and have the whole day to do what they want! There is always more to do than time to do it in, no? One of our customers told me this week that she was finishing up making an afghan 15 minutes before she had to wrap it for a Christmas party on Monday. I'm hoping to lessen my expectations of getting it all done and to just slow down and enjoy the moment! Hope you can take some time for you in all the hustle and bustle. Instead of thinking of the perfect gift and running all over to find it, create an experience for someone. Give them some time with you or a chance to eat at their favorite restaurant or shop at a new store. Gift cards are a hot item this week at The Teachers' Lounge. It's a gift and an experience!