For the first time in a few years, I am overly excited for the Christmas season. Two years ago, my dad got really sick right around Thanksgiving and his health declined rapidly after. He passed away in January of 2018. As the holidays approached last year, I realized that I wasn’t feeling as much joy or excitement as I had in the years previous. Although you never really get over the loss of your parents, you somehow learn to cope.
After Halloween, I started to feel that little spark of excitement that has been missing for a few years. I found myself excited to start planning out how I want to decorate the Farmhouse for Christmas, going to store, seeing decorations, and buying little things to add around the house.
While there is still an element of sadness lingering, I am looking forward to celebrating with my little family.
My 1850 Farmhouse 