Here I sit looking out the window, saying thanks for changing seasons. I realize that I am the minority here, but there is something magical about how year after year, we see the same changes. In the early spring, we see small sprigs of green tulip leaves poking through the snow, letting us know that Spring is on it's way. And now, I see the most vibrant red maple leaves, reminding me to bundle up because Winter is nearly here.
Also exciting, are the holidays that come along with the changing of the seasons. We get Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas back to back, which although the weather is getting colder, our hearts seem to get warmer. It's my favorite time of the year. I love the feeling you get from giving a great gift, helping those in need, and simply by spending time with your family.
Christmas tunes are echoing through our halls, and although I was brought up to wait until Thanksgiving weekend to put up the tree, I can't help wanting to sneak down to the basement while everyone is sleeping and put it up. I love seeing the kids stockings hung in anticipation of being weighed down with fun toys and snacks, and the growing collection of Christmas stories we put under our tree until they are covered up by presents. I love getting to play the big man in red, too. Listening to the kids secrets to each other about what they hope Santa will bring, and making those wishes come true.
So, yes, I love the changing of the seasons. There is truly nothing more exciting than quietly falling snowflakes creating our White Christmas.
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