Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday to finish off 2025. The year had its ups and downs as every year does. I hope the roller coaster ride known as life treated you gently this year.
Now the calendar has turned to 2026. But has it?
A visit to Walmart had half price Christmas decorations as I would expect. Valentine chocolates and pajamas had already made their way onto the shelves front and center. I know plenty of people who buy holiday pajamas for the whole family. They pose for photos, open presents and eat breakfast all in the matching pjs. Do we need to repeat this tradition for Valentine’s Day? Shouldn’t that day be about candy hearts, chocolates and red roses? Let’s mix it up a little.
For me however, the real kicker was a visit to the dollar store. They have lots of good bargains there and I’m always up for a bargain. They had a little bit of Christmas left and the Valentine’s decor was stuffed into the front corner. What was front and center? You might think St. Patrick’s Day, but no. Not a hint of green anywhere to be found.
EASTER! They even had the marshmallow peeps. I haven’t seen any bunny pajamas although I’m sure they exist.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t even know what date Easter falls on in 2026. I guess I better stock up on some peeps so I have some ready to put in my Easter basket. I don’t want to be surprised when Easter pops up on my calendar and they are sold out of jelly beans. What holiday are we forced to shop for after Easter? The summer is kind of a holiday drought I think, shopping wise. We barbecue on the grill for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Is the next big shopping event, Halloween? The last thing I need is scary pajamas. I have enough nightmares.
If we move from Easter to Halloween then I’m right about a new year. We skipped right over it and are back at Christmas and a new pair of pajamas. I’m on to something here. Time is standing still! At this stage of life, that’s what I’m looking for!
