Jingle Bells

Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg ...

I used to think September was a bit early for Christmas. Since becoming aware that I'm a grown up working as a graphic designer in the mass market retail industry, I have come to realize that Christmas is YEAR ROUND.

Although it takes some of the joy away from the holidays, I have found it impossible to avoid planning this far in advance. I begin my holiday shopping in September and finish up with Black Friday. I put my tree two trees up two weeks after Halloween.

Last night, I got some really good news: my future in-laws are coming to our house this Christmas! This means that not only will I get to keep the tradition of seeing my immediate family on Christmas Eve, we get to celebrate with Big Spoon's parents on Christmas Day. Granted, this will most likely change from year to year after we are married, but that's okay.

Speaking of jingle bells, I like the idea of a "bell sendoff" as we leave on our wedding day. It's one more DIY project to add to the pile, but ... we'll see. What are you all doing for your grand exit?

Taking care of the domestics

While Little Spoon was out dress shopping, I realized that I needed to take care of some domestic tasks that have been lingering. Though she usually does the laundry, I picked up the two large loads and stuck 'em in the machine so that she could rest upon returning home. I also finally cleaned up the floor in the office to let her get the space in order the way she wants it.

Sometimes, a guy's gotta do his part.