Weather and Color and Seasons

The past 2 days have suddenly pushed us into what could be classified as perfect southern California beach days. It is 85 degrees F. We often have beautiful weather in January, but this is different. There is a fresh energy in the air, the sun is warm and beautiful, even the colors of summer are in the sky and sea and the new growth of nature. The problem is that the change of seasons has left me in decorating confusion. I change my decor with the seasons. I love Christmas and all the feelings of the Savior's birth and the wonder and joy of the season. I love decorating the house. I love the smell of the tree. Sadly, the tree dried out earlier than usual this year, so I have already taken it down. But I left the other decorations up--it was often foggy, cold and rainy, wintry. It felt cozy and warm inside of the house. Even sunny days felt like winter. Now, because of the change in weather, the Christmas decorations look so out of place. I feel like I somehow missed other seasons because it suddenly feels like summer. I was hoping to have another week with the Christmas spirit,and then gently merge into Valentines Day and the end of March, but when I was looking for my sandals yesterday, I realized it was time to let go of winter. I am packing up the rest of the Christmas decorations for next year.