It could be that today is the last day of Christmas to me. After all, this is our last school vacation day and our last day of holiday life. Things go back to regular life after today. It's also the day the Magi visited baby Jesus and we return to ordinary time in the church. Epiphany. Sounds pretty magical to me.
Epiphany is also defined as an experience of sudden and striking realization. That does describe the way I feel today, but in a gentle way. Things seem truly clear today.
Or it could be the high that I am feeling from a super fun night spent with friends. One of those nights where things just all work out with good food, lots of laughs and everyone stays late. Let's make more plans.
Or maybe it's because this was one of those rainy mornings that turn into a fresh and savory afternoon with pretty skies and soft warm magical light setting ordinary things both inside and outside my house conspicuously more beautiful. Making a fire in the fireplace and cuddling up is on my to do list. One of my favorite moments this holiday was the stormy day Emily and I were home alone and the power went off. She was working on a project on her computer and kept going on battery while I wrapped presents. We made a fire and lit candles all through the house. That was also a magical afternoon.
Whatever it is I really don't want it to end. I'm not ready for real life yet. I need more time to savor this.
I'm not taking down that tree yet, I think I will give it a few more days.
