Bahumbug 'Til Baby

I'm really, really trying to get into the Christmas spirit. I'm trying really hard. Hubs brought down the fake tree from our attic. I really wanted a real tree this year, but we figured the money wasn't really worth it since there might not be anybody here to enjoy it. So the tree is up, in all its 5 foot glory. Silver and Blue ornaments to make it look like a Dallas Cowboy tree when we are Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans. It's just marvelous.

We were thinking of stringing icicle lights around the outside of our house too. But 2 out of 3 strands were not working. So we had to chuck that idea. Now we just have lame garland around our front porch railing and a wimpy wreath by our front windows. Can you tell I'm just not feeling this?

I've tried so hard to kick the bahumbug attitude. We've gone to the Tampa mall to feel the Christmas spirit. It's so pretty there. Santa looks great. It' s a lot of fun to watch people with their families waiting in line for pictures on the Big Red Man's lap. But that fun was short-lived. We traveled a bit more and went to the new Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. They are such nice shops. An outdoor mall to die for. Very beautiful and new. They have their very own Dr. Suess type of tree. It's large and glorious. That feeling of Christmas was a short hour feeling.

We've walked around our Botanical Gardens and have seen their pretty lights. They were so pretty and free. That was fun. We even went to our local city park. Their lights were pretty too, and it was sweet to watch the families walk together. We went to the Pinellas Park Christmas parade. Had Five Guys Burgers and Fries for dinner. That was fun. But the spirit of Christmas isn't staying with me. It seems to be fleeting. Really discouraging. I used to love Christmas.

Shucks. Family won't be here for Xmas again this year. Starting to feel really alone. Such a bummer. I know I have Cuz a couple of hours north of where we live and we could go see her. I am just starting to feel that maybe the best thing to do is skip Christmas. Go see the opening of "Marley and Me", a movie about a young couple and their Lab. Should be a cute movie. Maybe the cuteness of the flick will put me in a good mood.

So this year, I think I will skip Christmas. Might head over to Orlando for an afternoon while I am on vacation and just walk around Downtown Disney. I've never done that before. Maybe the novelty of something different to do will take the sting out of such a lackluster holiday season.

Next year will be different. Our son will be here and he will be happy if we just give him wrapping paper and an empty box. The Magic of Christmas will be back. I can't wait for that.