You can feel it in the air - the holiday season is here. Hanukkah starts tonight, Christmas is only five days away. But this week is a very special week in my household because of two birthdays. Two years ago today, my youngest son entered the world in a whirlwind (five weeks, plus one day early and faster than one could imagine.) And on Friday, my husband will celebrate his birthday. So, yes the week before Christmas is a special one for our family. In fact, the birthdays tend to be more magical than the holidays everyone else is celebrating.
It's hard to believe my baby is two years old. He entered the world on his own terms, and has proven to us every day that he intends to keep it that way. (While he is always feisty, the last six months were incredibly spirited ... I can tell he's starting to calm down and am eternally grateful.)
During this week I reflect for all that I am so grateful to have in my life, two wonderful children, a good husband, a house over my head, food on my table. It was also special this week, that it was the day I deliver Meals on Wheels. We brought a new recruit with us on Monday (I always love bringing new people along and introducing them to the spirit.) I always have great partners helping me deliver, and this particular Monday, the folks were extra chatty - maybe it's the fact that the holidays are near (yet, the weather is deceptive, no snow, moderate temperatures). Whatever the reason, lots of small talk and great greetings. It only takes 90 minutes of my time a month, but I am so glad that I have the opportunity to give those 90 minutes.
I'm almost finished with all of our gift shopping, and we have baking to do on Friday, so here's to carrying out the rest of a magical week.
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