New Holidays

I haven't been excited about the holiday season in quite some time. However, this year I feel like starting some new traditions that will give The Kid some fond memories to look back on. I've found Thanksgiving and Christmas quite depressing for the last few years for various, but substantial reasons. I plan to try and clear all those thoughts away this year and be thankful for the things and people that are still able to bring joy to my life. Maybe enough time has passed or maybe I've grown just enough to know that it's time to move on. This year I find myself waiting and planning for this special time of year. For years I haven't been concerned about what foods to make, what clothes to buy, what family to see or anything else beyond what toys to buy for The Kid. But this year is different. I've made plans...I've created lists and thought of fun ways to celebrate this year. I can't wait for The Kid to put on his Christmas Eve pajamas, bake cookies and drink egg nog. I can't wait to put the tree up and catch up with family that I haven't seen much of during the year. Hopefully it all comes together as it has in my journal and this will be the first of many (since many) memorable holidays.