I normally take a day off mid-December for Christmas preps. While I probably didn’t need to do that this year, I did it anyway. I addressed all of my cards and put them in the mail, wrapped gifts, and made a couple of evergreen swags. The tree Jake and I bought was way too tall, so I had a bunch of trimmings that I hated to throw away, hence the swags. Last weekend, we put up the tree, decorated the house, and put the lights outside. So, I guess we’re ready.