I was telling my husband the other night that I am having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year. We’re not going anywhere to visit family this time around, we’re staying home just the two of us, so it will be very low key. We’re having our annual Christmas party in a couple weeks, which will be fun, as always. The lovely Stacie will be catering (her goodies were a huge hit at my birthday party). My folks will be coming to town that same weekend to visit, so there are things to look forward to, but I’m feeling kind of Grinch-y. I’m not really excited about getting our tree, not excited to put Christmas lights up.
It’s not because I’m feeling depressed at all, I’m not. I’m feeling pretty good. Except I’m feeling guilty for not feeling more Christmas-y.
I think one of the huge factors is the fact that it seems like Christmas has come really early this year. Stores started advertising for Christmas before HALLOWEEN. Decorations started going up around town in late October. ABC played A Charlie Brown Christmas last night. On November 27. It’s. Not. Even. December. Yet. Maybe I’m just not feeling Christmas-y yet because it’s still freaking November. Quit trying to shove Christmas down my throat so early, people!
Time just seems to be going so fast. I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. Can’t believe another year has gone by. This is usually my favorite time of year and I want it to last, but before I know it, it will be gone, and I’m afraid I won’t have enjoyed it as much as I should have.
It also doesn’t help that it’s been like 75 degrees and sunny most every day here in L.A. Not the most festive winter weather. What I wouldn’t give for some rain and temps in the 50s. Sigh.
i hear ya girl!
So so true. My dad said he was feeling the same and I asked why and he had the same exact reason… Christmas in October is just too soon. But one thing is for sure, it will come fast and then it’ll be over with. Hope you get your christmas mojo soon.
I’m ok with anything Christmas as long as it’s AFTER Thanksgiving. But I know how you feel - I was like that last year. And it’s been pretty hot here until just this week so “let it snow” just sounds weird, doesn’t it?
I hope your humbug bahs out soon.
I can totally relate to not getting in the spirit. I’m fine purchasing the gifts, but I can’t just get into the decorations.
Aww. I’m kind of feeling the same way. Although, technically, it’s one of the longest spans between Thanksgiving and Christmas in years, it does feel like it’s sneaking up on us doesn’t it?
What’s even more sad is that my wedding anniversary is Christmas eve. I think I’m not looking forward to decorating because I HAVE NO HELP. Do you have any idea how long it takes to put 14,000 twinkle lights on your tree? Hours. At least three hours, actually. And it’s even more of a pain in the ass to take them off.