the in-between

how quickly 

that time does pass

from the cookie making
and packaging

to ornament decorating

and personalizing

the guests arriving

beautiful girls

in pretty dresses

gift giving

family dining

to

the in-between

when the home landscape

remains

frozen in time

waiting

with drinks 

on ice

furniture

rearranged

welcoming one to 

sit...

rest a bit

decorations

shining brightly

in a holding pattern

for the coming

eve.

Until that day we

will enjoy the pause

and bake some more cookies

today

a breakfast bar

because...

well...

shouldn't every day of the

in-between

start out sweet?