Forget Thanksgivng. It's All About Christmas

At least according to Abel.  He told me last week, "Mom, I'm more of a Christmas guy."  He's been talking about Christmas since before Halloween.  From the moment school let out on Tues. this week, he's been hounding me to get out the Christmas decorations and start working on putting up lights around our house.  His own room is already decked out with colorful lights and his small artificial tree and ornaments.

And today Abel started his first job--at a Christmas tree lot.  He'll get his fill of Christmas trees--8 hours worth!  He had to be at the lot today bright and early, and will spend all day moving trees and helping customers.  He's very excited.  And nervous.  Dale and I put the fear of God (or his boss) in him this week. Abel's parting comment this morning:  I will move ANYTHING or GET FIRED! He's taking his job seriously. ;-)  Ciza will be working at the same lot. His first day is actually tomorrow.   He's a wise boss who scheduled two brothers on separate shifts. 

First day on the new job