67 Days Until Christmas

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Christmas Cocktail Party:

So here we are with only 67 days to go. It is all going to quick already! My husband, Rob, thinks that I am nuts. He has reminded me that there are still things that need to be done for Halloween and Thanksgiving and has yet to understand why it is so important to keep Christmas in my mind. Men do not always get it. We were at a friend’s house last night and it got me thinking that we have made good friends in the last few years. Having kids has really been wonderful for our couple social life. Before this point we ALWAYS had separate friends. Now we have a wonderful group of friends.

With this being said I am trying to think and think about how we can make it a little special with friends as well as family this Christmas. I have decided that I would like to have a cocktail party. It will of course have to be an adult only party!!! This seems like the best way to go. Kids, while I love them, can take the fun out of plans from time to time.

Because the holidays book quickly for people I would like to send out invitations around Thanksgiving. This way people will know not to book the night and it will be saved for me. I think it will be a great chance for all of us to get together and have some good old fashion fun. Sometimes I wish I lived about 100 years ago when people all gathered around the piano and sing carols together with a cocktail in hand. People now will think that I am nuts! If I ask men to gather around a piano and sing a carol they may have me committed. I am not sure when it became so uncool to sing and have a good time with friends. Perhaps we will try it anyway. At the very least it would give us all something to laugh about later.

If I am going to have a small holiday party I am going to have to prepare. As I have said this month and half of next month are the times that I have to prepare and plan. I will have to go through my party planning checklist. This will assure that I will be ready. I am planning on sending out invitations online. I often use EVite.com because it is so quick and easy. Perhaps you would like to plan a holiday party as well. What will you do at your party? Please feel free to share. I am looking for some good ideas!

Becca

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