Ready or Not

I'm beginning to understanding why stores put out their Christmas decorations earlier and earlier each year. And instead of being miffed by the unseasonal decor in October, I should have taken the cue: get ready NOW. I have been happily shuffling along with Christmas decorating, crafting and planning, but I'm starting to panic because I really haven't done a whole lot of shopping. Well, I've looked and pondered, but always with the thought that I have plenty more time to meander through the st0res. I find it so challenging to settle on gifts for others. Ideally I could buy local, handmade goods and make some gifts, but homespun isn't for everyone.

Onward with the more important (and pressing) plans... there is a birthday coming up with cakes to bake, presents to wrap and a party for celebrating. Today is Rowan's last day of being four because tomorrow my favorite boy turns five. I had to pull out this picture from last Spring, because it was this year that my sweet boy went from riding tricycles to riding bicycles- sans training wheels.
Oh boy, is he ready for five!