“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind”
~Mary Ellen Chase
Our happy day of family and thanksgiving was ended upon the expectant note of things soon to come . . . treasures were hung and lights set all to sparkling, twinkling into the cloudy blue’s of my own small wonder.
Firsts can be found everywhere for one who stands so small, though few can be kept and filed away for future I remember whens. I will save this one. . .
Can’t wait to see all the Christmas arps and craps that you and Little Miss T do this season! It’s amazing how much of a difference there is between this year and last. They’re going to have so much fun and I do believe that 2 is when the memories begin to build…my three year old remembers last year’s Christmas, so…there you go. T will remember this special time as her “first christmas” though in reality it is not.
[…] day after Thanksgiving, we women of the house decorate the tree. Last year, T got to help for the very first time. This year, we had a brand-new first-time helper, and T has become the seasoned pro of the house. . […]
Kelli said,
November 30, 2009 at 11:25 am
You have such a gift for writing!!! There IS sweetness in firsts and at least we as parents will cherish and treasure them!!
Jenn said,
November 30, 2009 at 11:25 am
This year will be really exciting for the small one! excited to hear about it……
(hope you are well 😉
Kendall said,
November 30, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Can’t wait to see all the Christmas arps and craps that you and Little Miss T do this season! It’s amazing how much of a difference there is between this year and last. They’re going to have so much fun and I do believe that 2 is when the memories begin to build…my three year old remembers last year’s Christmas, so…there you go. T will remember this special time as her “first christmas” though in reality it is not.
Amber said,
December 1, 2009 at 1:01 am
Very nice. 🙂
Southern Gal said,
December 1, 2009 at 12:35 pm
This is beautiful!
deb said,
December 1, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I miss those firsts.
Gorgeous.
Michelle @ Graceful said,
December 1, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I love that quote at the top of this page — I’m going to paste it to my forehead for the rest of the season!
Dayle said,
December 1, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Savor the moments.
lenore said,
December 1, 2009 at 5:05 pm
you are an awesome mommy!
ChristinesLillSprouts said,
December 1, 2009 at 7:49 pm
So precious! This is a great year for our little ones to get into the Christmas season! Love the pics, as always.
Ki said,
December 2, 2009 at 12:42 am
That is wonderful. I like her expression – she’s perfect. You really are the greatest mom ever.
decked. « Huginn, Muninn, and me said,
December 16, 2010 at 2:05 am
[…] day after Thanksgiving, we women of the house decorate the tree. Last year, T got to help for the very first time. This year, we had a brand-new first-time helper, and T has become the seasoned pro of the house. . […]