December is off and running

It is December 1st and I figured I could write a little thought for each day of December as we edge towards Christmas and through the New Year. Maybe this is an early resolution to start 2016. 

So what are my Christmas wishes for this year:

1.  To see my children smile on Christmas morning and have a little spark in their eye for Christmas magic. 

2.  I want my wife to be surprised about one gift she unwraps and not just a knowing smile as she unwraps all the presents she has bought for herself. 

3.  To have a fun, casual, relaxed visit with my sister and her family when they come to visit.. Play cribbage, go see Christmas lights, enjoy good food and enjoy each other's company.  

4.  To have a backyard bonfire to light the way for Papa Noelle and eat jambalaya on New Year's Eve

5.  To walk the dogs on New Ÿear Day with my wife and children

6.  To go shopping on Christmas Eve to find something fun. Not desperately searching for a needed gift.

7.  To go to church on Christmas Eve and sing Silent Night with candles lit. 

8.  Snow, one day in December. 

9.  Crab sandwiches on New Years Eve, cinnamon rolls on New Year's Day.

10. Attend my kids school concert and smile as a proud parent.

There are more, but I will end my list at 10 items. Come back in January to see how I did.