No snoozing allowed.
I thought it was pretty bad that while the Halloween costumes were being placed on shelves, stores were secretly unpacking the tinsel and twinkle lights and putting them in the last rows hoping shoppers would not yet mosey back that far.
I must say, I used to think retailers were pushing it when things would show up near Thanksgiving. Now they have moved into Jack's (O'Lantern) territory. Yes, Halloween was a few weeks ago, I know. I hardly had time to put out my decorations, let alone pack them back up. Tom Turkey shows up in less than 2 weeks and I can't find ANYTHING with the traditional cornicopia for harvest time. Well, that's not entirely true. I think I did find some dish towels that I could hang on the oven door. That can technically count as a decoration, right?
Do not get me wrong...I LOVE the holiday season. I can't wait to free all the red and green items, the boughs of holly and garland that have been stored away for a year or to prepare my baking list for all the yummy treats that will be shared with friends and family as well as that jolly old elf. It truly is my favorite time of year. But, on November 12th ( I remember looking at my watch just to make sure of the date!) I was seeking through radio channels when I heard the voice of Johnny Mathis singing "Silver Bells". I thought, "Already?? Christmas music is ALREADY on the radio?!"
My husband is no Rip Van Winkle; he's bought into it all...the lights were hung outside (with care) yesterday.
I, on the other hand, just want to enjoy my chocolate Hershey Bars and fall into a dreamy tryptophan induced sleep while watching football before I have to deck the halls.
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