And just like that, it’s over …

Same time next year — please make a note of it.

And here is a very brief encapsulation of My 12 Days of Christmas …

12 Missed treadmill visits

11 Extra pounds

10 Hours of sleep lost while toiling over last-minute crafty stuff

9 Holiday gatherings with friends and family that reminded me just how lucky I truly am

8 Delightful meals with family and friends (Safari Room, Swinging Doors, Stir, Saranac Public House, Swining Doors again, Jenny’s Diner, Max at Mirabeau and Conley’s)

7 Pinterest posts come to life (Peanut Butter Cheese Ball, felt heart handwarmers, sewn craft paper candy bags, Bacon Jalapeno Cream Cheese Poppers, Hershey’s Hugs Pretzel Bites, Diet Coke Brownies and Candy Kiss Pretzel Bites)

6 Christmas movies ( It’s a Wonderful Life, Roudolph, Elf, Christmas Vacation, Christmas Story and Love Actually )

5 New favorite cocktails (Oatmeal Cookie, Chocolate Kiss, Coffee Nudge, Candy Cane, Santa’s Nightcap)

4 Hours spent waiting in lines for last-minute shopping stuff

3 More extra pounds

2 Days off

1 Very happy holiday season!