Another year over
And a new year just begun …
I recall hearing those words many years ago in a song. John Lennon sang them and they engulfed my heart. All these years later when I hear that song a tear comes to my eye. I feel sad and happy at the same time.
This song brings back memories, some bittersweet, some not, of Christmases with my Mom & Dad, both gone for many years now. Christmas in our house could, at times, be magical. I fondly remember Christmas Eve parties with aunts, uncles and cousins eating amazing food, having fun sing-a-longs and just incredible overall happiness.
I remember Christmas mornings in the living room, at the tree opening wonderful presents from Santa and my Mom & Dad. Santa was always good to me. He always managed to gift me most everything I asked him for. I was blessed.
There was one Christmas that particularly stands out. Santa brought me an easy bake oven and a huge selection of cakes and cookie mixes to prepare. I was so excited and immediately wanted to bake a cake even though it was before breakfast. And incredibly my parents didn’t stop me. So I spent a good portion of the day baking. And my Dad spent a good portion of the day eating my cakes & cookies. Magical.
I hope you all have a Magical Christmas.
Until the next time.
Sad and happy at the same time. That's a familiar theme at Christmas for me, too. I hope the New Year brings good things and happy memories!
I starting humming that song as soon as I saw the words …funny how lyrics or a tune can make one have memories…your Christmas story with the easy bake oven is beautiful….your parents were so loving and wonderful…they both adored you ..I could see that always in their faces …we were both fortunate to have so much love showered on us …I’m glad we have loving memories of them all..I hope you always know that love !
Wishing you and Joel , Always the Best ! Love, Health and Happiness in the New Year !
❤️Annie