Christmas in September??

Making a list and checking it twice..

Ho Ho Ho!  Santa's helper at our house (me!) has been busy these days making lists, shopping and definitely getting into the holiday mode. (Of course you know Billy is getting pulled into this as well.. he is such a good sport!)  Anyway, I have been having a grand time planning and even executing some projects. In fact, I actually have several things basically finished already.. just lacking a few final touches before being ready to wrap.  Wow! I know.. Who knew?  I do have to say, its amazing how much more fun this is in September than in those frantic weeks in December.  I've come to the conclusion that September is the perfect month for this.. By the time October comes, I am way too easily distracted by the fun of Halloween stuff.. decorating, throwing parties etc. Then, I just barely recover from all that before its time to get ready for Thanksgiving preparations and family coming.  (We have two of our kids, Nate and Christi traveling home this year.  How fun is that?)  So, September really is the ideal time for 'Project Christmas' to commence.  I'm so excited about what we have going.. I would love to post pictures but my kids read my blog.  Well, I think they do.. sometimes.  Just in case..  

Psst..Hey, Kids-  (sung in a sing/song voice) I know what you're getting for Christmas!