Tis The Season--or it must be 'cause the Christmas stuff is right in front of the registers at Costco

I know I need to do my Christmas shopping early, but why should I change my ways now? Maybe I would have less stress if I just planned a bit better instead of rushing around at the last minute. My husband is a real trooper, he expects to shop the week before Christmas, he enjoys it, and he's very good at it (stores love him).

But I must complain, when the Christmas marketing season starts so early, as it has for years now, I am practically worn out by Christmas.

Too much of my brain gets tied up in trying to figure out what everyone wants (almost impossible), how much to spend (always an issue) and what the true meaning of Christmas really is about!

I do love the Christmas movies we have though, especially the ones that remind us that basic human kindness and care are the best gifts of all (and they shouldn't be limited to one season). I have lots of those movies, maybe I should start playing them now.