Tis the Season

It's December 6th and John and I went on a 25 mile bike ride. This weather is crazy. We just bundled up and headed out in the sunshine for an amazing December ride. It is not often that you get to enjoy the holiday lights from the seat of a bicycle but, today, we did just that. I have to say, I loved every minute of it..well, I could have lived without the 5:00 traffic, so I loved almost every minute of it. It was so nice to be out in the fresh air. I am REALLY hoping, however, that our next outside adventure is on cross country skis trekking through the snow. At this time of year, I am excited about anything that gets me out of my office. Don't get me wrong, I am VERY grateful to be busy and that I have such great clients that are keeping me busy. That said, I do have to point out that no matter what I do to get my clients to order early so that everything isn't a rush, they don't do it. It is almost as if they are surprised that Christmas is on December 25th, AGAIN. I am pretty sure however, that if Christmas was n the 30th, they would still place their final orders on the 25th. They just can't make themselves order until it becomes a very stressful process which involves many late nights and early mornings and rush charges and overnight freight and....prayer. And afer all that, they are surprised that there is a chance their orders might not get here on time. Imagine that! Every year I have delusional thoughts that I am going to get all my clients to order early and I am going to sit back and sip hot chocolate, fill out Christmas cards, bake treats and watch the Hallmark channel... but no, instead, I am in my office typing frantically on my computer. But that's okay I tell myself.. I am lucky to be so busy! But really, is it too much to ask for people to plan ahead...maybe even one week ahead.. It would be the best Christmas present I could ask for.