By Lisa Batten Kunkleman
My favorite guest is visiting for the holidays. Each year, our friend hangs out from Thanksgiving until after New Years. There’s a saying that fish and company smell after three days. Not this fellow. This guy is welcome to stay until he absolutely must leave and he smells great too, by the way. He doesn’t say much but his mere presence comforts me like hot cocoa and marshmallows. Even our animals adore this guest and snuggle up close by.
No matter what craziness a day holds or how many items remain on the to-do list, at the end of the day, hanging out with my friend in the living room with a fire crackling away in the fireplace, it’s like getting a free massage or relaxation therapy. His quiet presence helps make the Christmas season jolly and bright. Everybody loves him and why not? He lights up the room.
I usually kick back in the recliner and spend as much time with him as I can. My husband does too but he will head off to bed and leave the two of us up for hours. I hesitate to admit, too often, I fall asleep basking in his delightful glow, and wake up to find him still there, him and his shiny, pleasant demeanor. It’s a good thing my husband isn’t the jealous type. He knows I’ll get over my major crush and be back to normal in the new year.
December 17, 2017 at 9:13 pm
We brought home our tree Saturday afternoon. I always delight in trimming it with all the various things we have collected over the years. Yours is very lovely.
December 17, 2017 at 11:10 pm
Thanks. I wish it could stay green and healthy much longer. Our fireplace is a bit much for that.
December 17, 2017 at 10:56 pm
<3
December 17, 2017 at 11:09 pm
Thanks.
December 18, 2017 at 12:07 am
This is so creatively done! I feel rhe sams way!
December 18, 2017 at 12:34 am
Thanks so much. I knew I wasn’t alone.
December 18, 2017 at 1:00 am
You are welcome! 🙂
December 18, 2017 at 5:39 am
How awesome to have a friend you can enjoy like that Lisa!! Hope you have the best Christmas time ahead!! Merry Christmas hugs from here!
December 18, 2017 at 5:43 am
I’m staring at his lights right now knowing I should go to bed but hating to pull the plug. Merry Christmas to you too. 🎄
December 18, 2017 at 8:14 pm
I have a major crush on my Christmas tree, too! My husband doesn’t mind because he also loves the tree…. Great post!
December 18, 2017 at 9:10 pm
Thanks so much.
December 19, 2017 at 9:21 pm
I leave my Christmas tree up at least until Ground Hog Day (I’ve got a fake one so I don’t have to worry about a fire hazard). Having the lights glittering does so much to brighten up the dreary darkness of winter, I hate to take the tree down!
December 19, 2017 at 9:48 pm
Thanks for reading. Enjoy your twinkle.
December 22, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Gorgeous tree and beautifully decorated! I’ve got a twig tree with white lights and lots of baubles on it. It is special switching on the lights as the darkness outside descends, makes it magical. Enjoy yours!
January 10, 2018 at 10:26 am
This was wonderful. Now I understand why it feels kind of sad when our tree comes down. It is like saying goodbye to a friend.