Time

I can't believe how fast the time is going.  I meant to post something on the 11th and time has got away from me.

November 11, is a special day as it is not only Veteran's day, it would have been our 49th wedding anniversary.  Melanie took off work early so that we could go to the cemetery and I could be with him for a few moments.  Then she decided she was going to make it a special day for me. 

We had to stop by the bookstore to pick up some books I had on consignment and then went out to eat.  We had a nice meal and good conversation.  In fact, we talked all the way back home as well.

We had to make a stop at Walmart to pickup just a few things.  Yeah!  A few things always grows into several but we had fun while we shopped.  We got what we stopped for but then had to look at the Christmas decorations and went down the clearance aisle.  I spotted a game that looked like fun so we got it and after she picked up a few stocking stuffers, we decided we'd better get out of there before we went into the hole.

We came home and put our stuff away and then I went out to her trailer.  We decided to try out the new game which is called Last Word and it was so much fun that we actually played two games.  She had bought Zach's Wii so we had to give it a try as well.  We tried out the bowling and it was the first time I've ever used a Wii but I beat her.  Then we had to try baseball and sure enough I hit a home run.  This is fun!

She had bought a dance program for it so naturally we had to check that out as well.  I will say that it does give you a work out and I am supposed to exercise but for now I'll stay with the slower and shorter versions so I don't run out of breath so easily.

But here it is over halfway through the month of November and just about time for Thanksgiving.  I'll be getting out the Christmas decorations and this weekend will be putting up the outside lights and decorations and will set up the tree the night before Thanksgiving.

I love Christmas and can hardly wait for it to come but I don't want to wish time to go this fast.  My husband always said I was like a kid when this time of year came around and I just couldn't get enough of it.  He was right and I almost got it all out last week but then I decided I would wait.  I know he would want me too and besides it makes it more fun to see the lights come on Thanksgiving night in preparation for the next holiday.

Usually I put up all the lights by myself but last year he got out to help me.  He even suggested we add more and helped as we strung lights all along the fence out front.  I only did part of it.  But he wanted more and so we did it. I look back now and think it was such a fun time with us working together and having him help me and I do so wish he could be here with us this year but I'm sure he is watching over us.

I want to keep some of the traditions that we started and it will make me feel he is a part of our celebration.  I'll be displaying his collection of Nut Crackers and have bought three new ones to add to it.  I'll also put out his favorite train that gives a message as it travels back and forth.  That was something he saw and bought and every year we had it out and he was forever turning it on and showing it to everyone who came or maybe just to sit and watch it by himself.  It will be in a place of honor this year where we all can see it and yes, it will be run, as I will sit and watch it from his favorite chair.

I only hope as the season progresses, Time will slow down so we can savor every day and every minute and enjoy the lights and colors and smells that come with the holiday.  But more important, I hope we have the time to really appreciate the reason for this holiday.  The old Nativity that belonged to my grandparents will be on display along with the other sets I've bought through the years and the Bible will be open to the story of the birth of Jesus. 

And we will make new memories this Christmas to blend with the past memories.