1. Thrilled to have King Papa Bear home for a 3 day weekend

2. Can't wait to wrap all of Santa's gifts

3. Santa has requested Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies this year

4. Mrs. Clause has plans to get tangled in the tinsel after the kids are tucked in their beds and sleeping with sweet Christmas dreams

5. Not looking forward to the "Relative Rush and Shuffle"...from house to house we go!

6. Can't wait to see the sleepy excited faces of my boys on Christmas morning!!!

7. Christmas carols and music come alive this weekend for me

8. One of my Christmas wishes is to see the Bucs win against Atlanta on Christmas Eve! Deliver Sanata, please!!!

9. Dozer Dog's first Christmas with his stocking of treats will show little stinky dog just how much he is loved!

10. Wishing I could kick back a spiced Eggnog or two... but looks like I will have to settle for non-alcoholic ths year

11. Seeing the looks of glee from our kids and family members whose holiday wishes came true this year.

12. Watching and waiting to hear a glimpse of Santa or his sleigh with children who are fighting the sleep that is coming

13. Remembering how much those who won't be with us this year are missed everyday!