Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 12, 2009

I was feeling kind of sad all day thinking how it's the holiday season and because of my impending divorce my other half has lost all interest in decorating our home, buying a tree, and getting into the Christmas spirit with my sons.

I went to the firehouse feeling melancholy, and myself and two other people finished setting up the tables for tomorrow's pancake breakfast. When we were done, sans Christmas decorations, I was sent home to go get some of mine. I had two measly boxes in my attic, and few things out in my living room, and everything else outside in my shed. I corraled my 12 year old to carry the stuff I had to the car. Not as much as I wanted since my shed door wouldn't open.

I had a blast with one of our member's sons putting up some of the decorations that were my parents and about 30 years old. When I left there tonight, I felt in some way that tonight I really gained the Christmas spirit.

And wouldn't you know as soon as I got home had to turn right around for two calls.

I have to go to our other firehouse tomorrow and buy a tree.

Onto the pancake breakfast! Gotta get to bed early.