The final countdown...

I am almost there.

A few presents to wrap, a few stocking stuffers to buy, a large grocery shop, trips to Costco, the liquor store, and the bakery for the best bread ever.

I am counting down the minutes to the point where I can just relax, listen to Christmas music as I sit by the fire and stare at the Christmas tree.

I want a few days without trips to the store navigating thru traffic and parking lot mayhem. I need a few hours of staying put instead of jumping in the car to pick up this one or that one.

I want a minute or two to savor the season.

I will have a second to make sure that we are all set and then...

I will make sure I take the time to be thankful and grateful for all that I have.