I absolutely agree with everyone that Christmas is what you make of it and my family in particular has some very strong holiday traditions but we don't live near them. Just feeling a little down this year because between work being absolutely crazy for B and me and then with me flying out on Thursday to spend four days with my family (B staying behind for work) I kinda feel like we've been going full steam and I'll crash land into the holidays when I get to Wyoming. I can only blame myself, and it's one of my New Year's resolutions for next year, but I didn't take any time to create any traditions that would help B and I to get into the holiday spirit in advance of the holidays. It's just that when work is really busy (especially after a few years of not being busy) and there's no kids in the picture it's just easier to work until you're drop dead tired and then really, who wants to f*&k with putting up the tree and untangling the lights? ;)

Like I said, this is something I now realize I need to change for next year. Though I am looking forward to starting new New Year's traditions...and that future drink with trailbait!

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