Technically this activity is a week late, but I have been falling behind in all aspects of life lately, so this is just par for the course. But, late or not, the sad day arrived today when I dismantled the Christmas tree and put away all the ornaments for another year. I always have mixed feelings at this time. The house seems so much more spacious after all the Christmas clutter is tidied away, but at the same time I will miss all the pretty decorations very much. A year seems a long time to have to wait to see my collection of travelling Santas again, as well as all the other beautiful ornaments. I know that the reason Christmas and all its trappings are so special is because you must wait and wait and anticipate like crazy. I know it, I really know it. But, well, sigh.... it is hard when you have about the same ability to wait as a one of your six year old students. Well, wouldn't you miss seeing Santa travelling on a trout????! And I'll tell you another thing.
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Oh well, in any case... to paraphrase A.A. Milne
'to all and sundry, near and far,
travelling Santas in particular...'
Peace be with you.
(thanks Gordie for the beautiful card!)
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