When my 18 year old cousin Alyssa was little, she used to sing this song.  Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.  Please put a penny in the old man’s hat!  After which, she would attempt to put money on my grandpa’s head. 

After all of the Thanksgiving festivities died down, it was time to start the Christmas stuff.  I love Christmas, and not just for the presents.  My birthday comes in December too which was something I hated as a child and now quite enjoy.  The day after Thanksgiving usually involves taking the decorations out of the attic and decking the halls at my mom’s house.  This year was no different.  They called about 11am and asked if I could come help with the tree.  Instead of shopping, we do decorating.  It’s much more fun and way cheaper.

My dad came over on Saturday and helped me put up lights outside at my house.  The rest of the decorating will wait for Rob to be here on the 7th.  We’re having a holiday street faire in my neighborhood this year so we have to be ready for the 8th with all the wonders of the season.  Rob hasn’t decorated for Christmas in a long time so we get to enjoy doing the tree, the stockings, the nativity, all of it, together.  It’s a wonderful time to share together and I’m happy to have his help.  I’m still getting used to the idea of having someone to help me do things around the house.  My parents are great about lending a hand but a lot of time, I end up doing things myself.  If I can’t do something or don’t know how, my dad usually does and he’ll pop over for a few hours. 

It will be exciting to figure out our own family traditions.  We are starting our own things and while it can be overwhelming sometimes, it’s a wonderful time for Rob to be here, to be a part of this family.