A New Tradition

I took the little girls shopping tonight just like we used to do. Moonlight Madness meant lots of socializing which was fun. We saw lots of friends and acquaintances. There were many sad glances from people who knew who they were. We had a very short list to look for and we got it all. 

There was only one rough moment when a clerk asked if the candle E bought was for her mom. 

They are looking forward to being away for Christmas, fulfilling that last dream you had. 

As Christmas gets closer it gets harder for me. All the things we used to do preparing the holidays, the fun we had browsing and discussing which was the perfect present. I will miss your caramel popcorn. Who's going to tease me for waiting till the last minute to put up the lights? I look around my house and see all the snowmen you got me over the years. It makes me smile and cry a few tears. It's going to take while to change those traditions we had.