Is everyone getting excited???? For Christmas, that is! I'm trying to muster up some excitement--but, mostly, I'm just STRESSED!!! Why can't Christmas be like when we were younger? No worries about being "fair" in the gift giving, getting the perfect gift, making lasting memories that the kids will cherish, TEACHING them the true meaning of Christmas through all of the toy ads and commercialism. I get so overwhelmed this time of year at my huge responsibility to these four young lives. I constantly pray that I don't screw it up. The joy that they all have at this time is contagious, though. Seeing the pure pleasure on their faces as they dip pretzels in almond bark and decorate them with sprinkles, is priceless. And to see them sneak presents that they so carefully made themselves, under the tree for Mom and Dad is so heartwarming I could burst. Yes, the joy and excitement is still there...just in a different, more meaningful way.
This is the image I woke up to this morning. Just breathtaking. Is God trying to tell me something? :)
In the past week, we attended two beautiful Christmas concerts, Ashley's choir and Allison's band concerts. Both were very good, filled with many Christmas songs. I couldn't help but sing along. Grandpa Earl couldn't help but sing along, too, until I elbowed him to be quiet. :) We didn't want to ruin the song! hee hee! We also attended 5 hockey games, numerous practices, a spaghetti dinner, a piano Christmas party AND went Christmas shopping!! YIKES!!! It makes me tired reading it!
I was laid up yesterday, sick with a headache and aches all over. I couldn't stand lying on the couch and seeing all the Christmas commercials when I know how much more shopping needs to be done. Sawyer and I are off to hit the stores this morning!
Everyone say a little prayer for Ashley today. She's trying out for the school musical......OKLAHOMA! Doesn't it just make you sing that song? She wants a lead part sooooo bad. I'm really hoping she gets a part, that girl needs to get involved with something to get her through this long winter! :) I'll keep you posted!
Everyone have a great week ahead!
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O............KLAHOMA where the winds all whistle on the plains.....GOOD LUCK ASHLEY! That is one of my all time favorite. Chris, you'll be in the spirit once the gorts hit town. :)
I know what you mean about being fair and finding amazing gifts. Every time I buy a gift for one I have to add one for the other (: Good Luck Ashley!!!! I can't wait to hear what part you got-remember there are no small parts , just small actors...uh, maybe that is not how it goes but you know what I mean (:
yup, I now have the song in my head...THANKS! :) How did she do? I do love the play, my teacher was the play director and I got to see it over, and over again that year!
Yeah-I can imagine buying gifts get much harder as the kids get older. I have been keeping track myself this year, making sure they are "even", although all the gifts I bought them are for both to play with together.
Good luck getting your shopping done! We still have a trip to do yet as well, although its my first trip out into the stores so I shouldn't complain too much!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Ashley gets a good part in the play. Yes, we both enjoyed the band concert monday, and have stressed out about gifts for all the grandkids, but I know what is more important, is taking care of myself, so keep that in mind, Chris, and relax a little, too.
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