In an attempt to jump-start my very dormant Christmas Spirit, I am starting by changing my blog look.  I know that for any Americans this may seem premature, as you are in the midst of Thanksgiving celebrations.  However, we Canadians, in the true spirit of individuality, have our Thanksgiving way back in October.  So for us, the Christmas decor begins making it’s appearance any time after Nov.1.  Though the occasional crazy person  cheerfully festive individual will go so far as to deck the halls in late October. 

I am feeling like a Scrooge this year, and if it weren’t for the kids, or the fact that we are hosting Christmas dinner for at least eight adults and nine children, I would skip the whole holiday entirely.  I have not yet bought one.single.gift.  Bah….I won’t say the rest.  I’ve been playing Christmas music in an attempt to get myself motivated to decorate.  I love to decorate my house, especially for Christmas.  But this year, my heart isn’t in it.  I joined BooMama’s Christmas Bloggy Tour with the hopes that maybe a deadline would get my decorative juices flowing.  So far, I haven’t even managed to keep the house clean for more than two hours, let alone long enough to decorate. 

 Maybe today.  I’m going to tidy up our main area (open concept kitchen/living/dining), then when Hubs gets home from his weekly Christian men’s breakfast, we’re going to continue the quest to conquer Mount Garage, in which our heroes will finally attack the summit, having conquered the bottom half of Mount Garage last Monday.  And maybe, just maybe, I’ll convince him that today is a great day to string up some lights, and hang a few wreaths. 

Or not.