It's almost that "wonderful" time of the year

This year has flowen by, I can't believe it's December, let alone mid December!! The weather has been mild, we haven't had snow (just a flurry), and it doesn't feel like Christmas is in slightly over a week! It might have something to do with our house being a Christmas free zone, no tree, not even a wreath on the door! I just couldn't do it, as much as I love decorating ... I couldn't do it. To think last year at this time, we were anxiously awaiting our picture and history of our daughter. She got an ornament (or two), gifts, outfits, etc. I know I personally looked forward to this year as a wonderful year. I thought it would be full of the laughter of a child, the pitter patter of little feet, and the joy of parenthood. I looked forward to decorating for the holidays, making cookies, sharing traditions, and making new ones.

Part of me wants to put up a tree and lights, and all the beautiful decorations I have, but then I'll just be reminded of all I don't have and thought I would have.