I saw HIM making a practice run last night! Honest!

Working 2nd shift has very few advantages for someone who'd rather get up, get moving, and enjoy the evenings off... however I am adjusting.

Last night I had a big payoff while getting out of work at 1am... the flakes were flying, it was quiet and peaceful..  except for that jingling sound somewhere in the distance... it kept ringing in and out of my ears. Could it be??? Nah... Maybe I had the Christmas music up too loud, or water in my ear, or something.

As I drove home enjoying my cozy town of Putnam, I thought of Christmas and how people get so flustered and carried away by it all. You see the frenzied look of shoppers trying to buy something, anything, and for what goal? Shouldn't Christmas' gifts be for the innocent children? People put a lot of pressure on themselves emotionally and financially to live up to some crazy expectations. Truly try to enjoy the spirit of Christmas every day. If you see a gift that someone will enjoy in July, buy it then and give it to them! If you notice a fun event to do in September, invite someone who will enjoy it, and do it then! Spreading the cheer out all year long is easy and fun to do!

Otherwise certainly make Christmas an enjoyable day, filled with anticipation of giving and receiving hugs and kind words. Then make those anticipated moments come true. Hug away, and tell those you see that you love them.

Now, back to last night... The jingling I heard got louder and seemed closer as I approached the Little River. As I drove over the bridge, I glanced up, still thinking about Christmas hugs. And what did my wondering 4 eyes appear amongst the floating snowflakes, but a flying sleigh and 8 tiny reindeer.
With jolly old Saint Nick urging them on, he waved down to me, and continued on his practice flight!

WOW! "IT" is almost here, so enjoy it for what it should be. Good times together with those you love. Keep that spirit up every day!

I am a Putnamaniac because Santa does his practice flights in my neighborhood!