'Tis the Season

Christmas is over. The turkey is gone. The gifts are unwrapped, but the tree stands alone. What's the deal with taking down the decorations? It's a simple thing right? Not so much. For some reason, I can't seem to bring myself to do it. I guess it's some sentimental subconscious thing I have. Putting it all away means admitting that it's all over. I don't feel the post-holiday blues or anything. I just like the prettiness of it all. But sadly, the time has come. It must all go away again to the deep, dark recesses of the black hole (a.k.a. the garage), to be tucked neatly away until the holidays come again.

There is a happy side to all this...Next, comes Spring! I love springtime. The colors change again to their lovely pastels, and green is everywhere. I attempt every year to successfully plant something, and not kill it. Some years are better than others. The sun comes out more, the days are longer, and the kids get to be outside more. Don't you love the smell of freshly mown grass? It's one of my favorites. I even enjoy mowing the lawn (occasionally). I love to garden, even though I have to brown thumbs. It's good therapy for the soul, even if I don't do it very well. I love to have the kids help me. The girls love to dig in the dirt too. They like learning about the different types of flowers. I like teaching them to appreciate God's creation. Love it. Get out there you all, and plant those roses! Then smell 'em.