Gus the Elf arrived. His arrival marks the beginning of the holiday season in my mind. The Empress was so excited this morning when she spied him sitting on the shelf. I even heard her talking to him while I was in the other room. Isn't it glorious? That childhood wonder. That sweet innocence. I can't wait until the little dude gets it. The Empress introduced him to Gus the Elf, but he wasn't impressed. He just didn't get it. No matter. She gets it and that makes me smile. She is all about Christmas. Her joy makes the season more than special.
Soon the Christmas cards will arrive. Soon the shopping will be complete. Before you know it we will be opening our Christmas PJ's on Christmas Eve, baking gingerbread cookies for the Big Red Guy, mixing and spreading reindeer food on the lawn, reading the traditional "Twas the Night Before Christmas" before bed, and saying goodbye to Gus for another year. In the morning we will be awakened by an excited child, watch the pure happiness of our little people as they tear into their gifts, eat way to many crepes and bacon, and be ready to nap by 10.
Happy Holidays!!
