A Peachy Christmas Part One: Preparing for Christmas as a Family

Preparing for Christmas as a family has been the most exciting adventure for me. Everywhere I look, something magical is happening. Twinkly lights being tested, cozy blankets being fluffed, and Mommy humming songs that must be part of our holiday family traditions. I may be little, but I can feel the buzz in the air as everyone gets ready. There’s so much happening all at once, and I’m taking it all in with wide eyes and a very full heart.

It’s almost time to celebrate Christmas. I am so excited! The buildup to Christmas has been busy, intense, and filled with anticipation. Just the finishing touches left now. We’re in the home stretch, and I can’t wait to see how it will unfold!

We have a very busy weekend planned. It will be full of family gatherings and an equal helping of relaxing family fun at home with just us. I will not be writing a new post this weekend, as I need a bit of a break with Mommy.

I will be celebrating with my family at home, but I also want to include my blogging family this holiday season. Therefore, I am doing a two-part post starting today. The second part will be posted on Monday, and I will be sharing all of my experiences with you. This post is all about our holiday preparations.

Holiday Decorations

Christmas requires a surprisingly large amount of decorations. I couldn’t begin to describe the countless bins that have been brought down from the attic. It all started with the outdoor decorations. Then it spread inside throughout the house.

There are garlands, bows, and lights all over the place. Everywhere I look I see something that wasn’t there before. We have stockings on the mantle with a garland above. Garlands on the railing going upstairs with lights buried underneath red and gold decorations.

There are Christmas tablecloths, napkins, and towels. Christmas cards displayed with care. Even Christmas-inspired dishes have shown up. Centerpieces on every table along with figurines, candles, and trinkets in every empty space.

Of course the most dramatic change is the Christmas tree in the living room. Mommy and I bought a real tree on Monday. Since then it has been adorned with lights, ribbons, and glass ornaments. It’s very pretty, but Mommy won’t let me touch it.

Christmas Music

It has come to my attention that there is music made specifically for Christmas. I didn’t notice it at first, but it seems that it has been playing on the radio since the beginning of December. Every time Mommy and I decorate, we listen to Christmas music.

This music has also been playing in the car. In the last couple of weeks we have been driving around a lot. There are many places that need to be visited for Christmas to be successful.

Holiday Shopping

One of the main reasons for all this driving has been all the shopping. It started with buying presents, then the tree, and today we began shopping for food. Almost every day this week we have been out and about for one reason or another.

It seems to me that everyone else has been doing the same, as everywhere we go we see a lot of people. The stores are bustling with shoppers, all searching for the perfect gifts and ingredients for their holiday feasts. Despite the chaos, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air.

Holiday Food

On Saturday we will be hosting dinner. That requires food, which we started buying today. Mommy says we can’t buy it any earlier than that, or it won’t be fresh. Tomorrow we will be buying more food. I wonder what we will be making.

Mommy says she has the menu all figured out and that all the cooking will be done on Saturday. If Thanksgiving is any indication of what’s coming, it will be a busy morning. I’ll probably be required to do the taste testing again, but I don’t mind. It’s a fun job even though it’s very important and a great deal of responsibility.

Christmas Presents

All this time that we’ve been shopping for presents, I never realized that some of those presents will be for me! Not only is Mommy buying me presents, but other people will be bringing presents for me as well. I know because I heard Mommy telling people to buy me gifts from my Toys R Us gift registry.

There’s more! Apparently, there is a person called Santa Claus who will be bringing presents for me too! Mommy said that we could go to the mall to meet this Santa Claus, but we didn’t go this year. It has simply been too busy. Mommy says we will definitely go next year. I’m not sure how I feel about this, but at least I have a year to prepare for the encounter.

Christmas Dinners and Parties

This weekend we have all sorts of parties and gatherings planned. I have a special Christmas dress picked out so that I can look extra pretty. I’m not sure where I’ll be going or who I’ll be seeing, but I know family and friends will be expecting me to make an appearance. It makes sense that people want to see me since they will be showering me with presents.

These are some of the preparations that have been made so far. Tomorrow is a busy day full of finishing touches and last-minute planning. It’s sure to be a full day. After that is Christmas Eve, and the celebrations begin. I can’t wait!

Preparing for Christmas as a Family

As we wrap up all of our preparations, I’m feeling extra grateful for the joy that comes from preparing for Christmas as a family. Every little moment from the planning to the giggles to the cozy quiet times has reminded me how special our holiday family traditions truly are. I can’t wait to share the magic of it all with you after the celebrations, and I hope your own homes are filled with warmth, wonder, and togetherness this season.

Join me on Monday, and I’ll let you know how my Christmas turned out. I hope you and your families have a joyous Christmas season. Happy holidays to you all!