by Lisa Terry
Editor
I
have come to the conclusion that there are two types of holiday people in this
world, and each of the groups think they are better than the other.
I
shall explain. I was in a department store the other day and noticed prettily
decorated Christmas trees on display. I was shocked they were already out as I
haven’t even thought of Halloween costumes yet. But there were two ladies
looking them over who weren’t surprised at all; as a matter of fact, they were
talking about how their Christmas preparations were coming along already.
"I’ve
got all the grandkids' presents now - even Benny. You know, he’s at that age it’s
hard to buy for, but I found him one of those electronic games," said the lady
with a rather tall hair-do.
"Mm-hm. Linda is
gonna get you if you keep calling him that," said the shorter lady.
"Pff. At least I got them young’uns something. I always wonder how she pulls off
Christmas when she puts it off so long," Tall Hair said.
“Well
bless her heart," Short lady said.
Their
conversation went on but I quit listening. I, like Linda, haven’t started my
Christmas planning and rarely do until the month of December begins. But here’s
the interesting thing. I’m not ashamed of it. I am actually kind of proud of
that fact. I can get done in a few weeks
what people like the above women get done in a few months. I have many family
members that tut-tut over what they view as my lack of organization and
preparation but they just don’t understand.
The
craziness that I bring upon myself in December is fun. I wallow in the chaos of
the season. I often think of my aunt’s and cousin’s preparations and say to
myself "Bless their hearts. How can this be fun for them? They make it seem
like work." But I am wrong.
As
much as I revel in the chaos of the season, they revel in the planning and
creative thinking they put into the holiday. So I am calling a truce. I will no
longer pity you if you no longer pity me.
