Advent

The girls were disappointed to hear that NO, we aren't getting our Christmas tree today, because:
1. We spent most of the day driving in the car back from the bay area.
2. Mom and Dad are wiped out.
3. Most Important: It isn't December yet.  We haven't even started advent.
I almost caved when they started describing their favorite ornaments.  Man, are they excited. Maybe we should hold out another week -the anticipation is the best part, right?
They'll be happy to wake up to the advent calendar in the morning.  It's 37 years old, and I've heard my mom was pregnant with me when she made it (I was born a month later) and Dad helped with the soldier/nutcracker guy.  This advent caldendar was one of the best parts of Christmas for me as a kid, and I love each little ornament so much.  Except for the weird looking snowman (next to Santa) -he's always needed work and was one of the last to get hung up.

Yes, we'll be getting a tree tomorrow, on the first day of December.