You might get a Christmas card from me this year. But you might not. In fact, it’s likely that you won’t.
I’m sorry. Really, I am.
I actually like sending holiday cards – I like getting them. In this day and age of digital communication, there’s something special and personal about receiving a tangible, hand written/signed card in the mail. So it’s something I plan on and look forward to each year. In fact, I purchased the cards in October with the best of intentions and chances are you’re on my list. They just need to be written in, signed, address, stamped and mailed.
But, due to working 60 additional unexpected hours in November, this holiday season is not going as I had planned. It all just feels so overwhelming this year. No tree, though I have hung a garland under my mantle. After 2 weeks I finally hung a few decorations on it.
And I managed to finally make/send an advent calendar to Kennedy just in time to start the countdown to Christmas… a much bigger project than I’d initially imagined, but it turned out really cute.
Happily the holiday package for family in Costa Rica made it in time for them to enjoy a few treats and crafts for the season. So I didn’t bail on the holidays entirely… but the greeting cards will probably sit here unused this year. Maybe you’ll get a postcard from Costa Rica in January instead. No promises 🙂
But even though you might not get a card this year, I want you to know that I’m happy you’re in my life – whether in person or online.  And I hope you have a beautiful Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanza, or whatever you celebrate.
I’ll leave you with a seasonal photo of Molbak’s poinsettias in case a card is not forthcoming…
Happy Holidays! How are yours shaping up this year?
No promises, but I will try to rectify that – starting with this entry about a wonderful visit from Ashley & Kennedy in April.
Santa delivered me to Salt Lake on his sleigh this year. 
I joined Ashley and family for the next couple of days. Kennedy opened her gifts from me on Christmas night. Justin had to work a graveyard shift at the hospital, so after Kennedy went to bed, Ashley and I stayed up for hours and played on their new Wii. I suck at Super Mario Brothers, but at least I didn’t get nauseous. And I bowled pretty good…. Wii is fun.
In the meantime, I will leave you with a Kennedyism that had me in tears, along with a picture of the bride.