Christmas is NEXT month!

and I proved it today- by actually talking about it and doing some mental decorating (I have several sets of themed decorations).  The fact that my day & space & thoughts were be co-managed by sister Cindy had a great deal to do with it, as we ventured out for some retail therapy.  The time table & destinations were up to me ... the commentary, outbursts of laughter and driving were Cindy's department ... and 4 hours later, we had a couple reusable bags full off stuff, some household staples and a filling lunch to show for our endeavors!  Though it may appear to be back-tracking, tomorrow we will be talking about Thanksgiving!  We have much to plan, so it's a good thing the clocks are due to be turned back  to allow us an extra hour to do so.  I can't help but hope there will also be some shred of news that will allow that day to truly be a day of thanks..... but we have steps to take before we can even wish.  For now- it's time to pack up the goblins and pull out the gobblers !!  Captain... haul out those decoration boxes for the change over please.