Christmas stamps

Today I needed to mail my absentee ballot (we have now all officially voted) and while I was there, I realized I hadn't yet purchased my Christmas stamps.  It used to be this was one of my favorite things of the fall season, but life changes.  I'm still looking forward to sending cards, but there has just been so very much going on, and I'm getting older!  I was pretty disappointed in the selection this year, because I don't want religious stamps and I didn't care for the elves that were released this year.  Santa Claus stamps as a repeat of last year it is!  For the first year since I became a parent, I won't be sending a photo in any cards this year.  For one thing, the kids aren't here, and while we could take a picture over Thanksgiving, I'm not going to stress about making that happen.  For another thing, my kids are basically grown, and they don't change that much.  Pictures aren't necessary this year, and I am looking forward to our cards going just a little more quickly.  Looking forward to the season this year!