While a calendar may be a glaring reminder of how quickly Christmas is coming, it rarely forces me to acknowledge how close the big day really is. Rather, it is the not-so-subtle reminders surrounding me that often provide the best sense of time. I may not have a plump goose, but I do have a dog that hasn’t been walked in a while. I may not have a partridge in a pear tree, but I do have a toddler who keeps climbing the tree. And while, I may not be able to correctly sing the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” I can list twelve reminders that Christmas is only days away:
The Not-so-subtle, Only Twelve Days till Christmas Reminder List
1. The extra $3 for gift wrap is starting to sound like a deal considering the pile of boxes that need to be wrapped.
2. My friend’s Christmas cards are arriving while mine are still at the store waiting to be picked up.
3. Eggnog is losing its appeal.
4. The Christmas tree is getting top heavy as “irresistible” ornaments make their way out of reach from sneaky hands.
5. Five catalogs come daily in the mail versus ten from last week.
6. I’ve caught myself seriously pondering how Santa would come down the chimney.
7. I finally admit defeat in the attempt to make presents from scratch.
8. The list of gifts to buy suddenly doubles over night.
9. My happy holiday smile is being ambushed by my lack of sleep.
10. I have the sudden desire to buy even more toys.
11. The words “Christmas Cookies,” makes me giddy.
12. I am more excited for Christmas morning than my kids are.
Happy Holidays!
