making a list {checked it twice}

i've made my list.

and checked it twice.

it whipped around the backside of my torn piece of paper.

so i made it again.

on a full sheet.

and shamelessly enjoyed it.

making the list.

twice:)

organizing it.

relishing in it.

glorying in the food preparations for the big christmas festivities.

getting excited for my most favorite items.

savoring the sounds of christmas traditions.

...

what are your must have's on christmas day?

i could live on the sugared baked bri, shrimp, and ham rolls.

with chocolate croissants for breakfast.

dipped in tom & jerry's.

minus the rum.

the entire day.

this is all in need.

no other nourishment required.

and in the wrong order.

but not to be forgotten.

the meat and cheese fondue on christmas eve.

the rice pudding for dessert.

nutmeg on top.

{i always eat sean's. he doesn't like it.}

although he did try to convince me was figgy pudding.

and then sang the song inserting the words,

"now bring us some figgy pudding, our rice pudding figgy pudding."

i've confirmed.

it is NOT in the song.

and it is NOT figgy pudding.

but is IS my favorite christmas dessert.

the christmas light viewing.

and the famous gibson christmas eve/nativity reenactment song book.

that's sean's mom handmade, sewed, and stitched.

she plays the piano.

we sing.

and dress up.

it's lovely.

{i'd better be a shoe in for mary this year. if not, i'm striking next year.}

...

new traditions to be introduced:

chocolate pie

homemade peppermint ice cream

polar express in grandma & grandpa gibson's movie room.

...

I CAN'T WAIT:)