Every year at this time I look forward to our day care/preschool Christmas program. Because my two youngest go to a Christian center, they hold a religious Christmas program that involves all the children at the center, from babies to preschoolers.

My 4-year-old daughter, Grace, is beyond excited. This morning she decided that she would wear her fancy Christmas dress the entire day rather than just put it on an hour before the program.

She couldn't wait to get to school this morning.

Is it time to leave yet?

When are we going to be at school. I just can't wait to get there.

By the time we got to school and she had showed off her attire to everyone who walked by her, she was all smiles. I told her that she sure was excited for the day and for the Christmas program.

"I am so excited," she said. "I don't want to be any more excited!"