catching the holiday spirit

i realize it takes me longer to get in the mood to celebrate the winter holidays the last couple of years. maybe because the children are older, i don't feel motivated to take on the physical work that goes with decorating the house. maybe, i don't want to do the same thing- because i feel i must. i do know, i get moments of incredible joy when i sit alone looking at the tree and memories come back from years ago....it just seems like a lot of work . maybe, i just need to complain a little before i kick it into gear! And i knew i should have gone out and bought the tree last week when it was mild and near 60...but today it's frigid and that option is gone. last night while i was out picking maya up from lacrosse practice, i was moved by the lights in our town. it is a special sight/sensation to see the downtown square lit up. today i noticed a small pond at someones home with this santa in a row boat. yes, i am getting in the spirit- in spite of myself....