Time flies....

Sometimes i wonder if time slips by quickly because im getting older, or because it is literally moving faster.
I would swear that it was summer yesterday. The fourth of july, James's birthday, warm weather, green grass and trees, then BOOM its all over.
Getting ready for Halloween, building fun things, decorating with all my favorite decorations, raking leaves and getting out the long sleeved shirts, then BOOM over.
Thanksgiving was a blur.... i know it happened, i WAS there im sure of it. But it got here so fast and was over before i knew it.
And now Christmas, i think i spend more time "getting ready" for christmas then i actually spend enjoying it. I am so excited for this year, sometimes Christmas is hard for me because of the lack of little people in our home. But for the last 3 years Wayne has been here and it makes all the difference. This year we have 5 stockings hanging up. FIVE! I have shopped so much, and bought WAY too much stuff and i couldnt be more excited. To have people here to open surprise presents, to hear laughter and excitement for Christmas morning, frankly it cant come soon enough. I still have about a half a million things to do, and a ton of baking on my list, but it will all be worth while.
My cousin Cassie has been blogging about her favorite things for Christmas. She talks about something new everyday, and reading it has become my new way to start the morning. I have so many amazing Christmas memories, and it makes me think about all of my favorites. So thanks Cass, for helping me remember that Christmas is about WAY more then "getting ready".
I have alot of things to be thankful for as usual, but right now, i am most thankful for the Mower's and all the joy they bring into my life. They are some of my favorite people on the planet, and its so nice to feel like i belong. To have in-laws that love me for who i am, and actually KNOW who i am.
Thanks for making me feel like one of your own to Ruth & Roy.
I love you Kathy, i wish you knew how amazing you really are.
Thanks for making me laugh till i cry to Jen & Todd.
You make me feel like a mom Wayne, & that is more than any person can ever be thankful enough for.
And to the rest of the Mower's who never fail to make me feel wanted and appreciated.
I love you all.