Since I feel cranky and rather Grinch-like, here's some things that make me happy about the coming holidays
1. Lights on houses, trees, fences and all other stationary objects
2. Pecan tarts, Yummy Carmel Bars, Sugar Cookies, and Lemon Bars - the familiar holiday cookies.
3. The first Christmas song after Thanksgiving (all the early ones don't count)
4. Decorating the tree and the house
5. Vacation days - use it or lose it - I end up with a few extra days at the end of the year
