by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL

As we see the Holidays “coming at us” all around, we remember too well the hectic-ness, cleaning, cooking and baking, writing Christmas cards, inviting family and friends to celebrations, gathering the Christmas lists from our children — we have to say: Enjoy it while you can, it goes way too fast!!

How I wish I was looking up my special recipes, as I recall all the many Christmas brunches, cooking and baking and making memories for all of us. Wrapping and hiding gifts, talking about Santa to the very young, our own kids and then the grandchildren.

And, though we too complain that Christmas music is played too early on radio and TV, it still is magic to remember trudging through big snow flakes to Midnight Mass to be able to sing those special carols.

Enjoy it while you can!!!