Christmas Eve -- But Is It?!?

Happy Christmas Eve.

Two things ...

(1) I like the British way of saying "Merry Christmas" -- "Happy Christmas" sounds better.

(2) It doesn't feel like Christmas at all (maybe a song lyric??) -- we've finished our Christmas AND it's in the high 70s today. This happens SO many times Christmas week -- unseasonably warm temps. Say goodbye to cozy sweaters, warm drinks, snuggly blankets. 

Trying to rally in the spirit of the holiday is a bit tough given both.

We got a pity invite to Christmas Eve at my son's house -- we declined. It came after "what are you doing for Christmas Eve" question so it didn't feel like a real invitation. It was kind though. I think he feels a little bad that we're excluded when we've been so inclusive with his in-laws at Christmas. 

I made an early run to the grocery store so we'll have a festive meal day tomorrow. I decided to make a little effort. Man, I wish it was cold and wintery and overcast. And, I wish my foot was better. These are nice hiking days and I can barely walk at all. 

The quiet holiday I was looking forward to is a little bit of a bust given that, but I'm going to try anyway.

Sun, humid, warm (bordering on shorts weather). 

Dang.

Do better, the south.

But Happy Christmas Eve anyway.

Later gators.