Buzzing with anticipation

On December 24th, I witnessed a three-year-old girl in the throes of pre-Christmas jitters well after her bedtime. She understood Santa only visits children who are fast asleep, but she was too excited to settle down for the night.

Miss Emma exhausted nearly every trick in the book as she tried to get us adults to humour her efforts to stay up.

Do you recall your childhood anticipation of Christmas morning? Presents aside, think back to how eager you were as you tapped your toes and waited for loved ones who were traveling during the holidays. Do you remember the rush you felt as they pulled into the driveway or as you spotted them in the airport or train station?

That eagerness tends to fade as we grow up, but I know a few elf-like grown-ups who still embrace Christmas with the enthusiasm of a preschooler. Saint Nicholas may not deliver everything their hearts desire, but those believers are children at heart, so they retain both the magic and romance of Christmas.

Even though I’m more of a simple-pleasures-kind-of-gal, I am in awe of those who vibrate with the excitement of the season. Buzz, buzz…

      AWESOME! 

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  1. UnknownFriday, December 30, 2011 12:57:00 pm

    Up until yesterday afternoon, I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of a niece or nephew. As you'll see from today's random rambling Stretching out the gift-giving season, my delicious wait is over.

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