I know I am a little behind in posting for Christmas, but better late than never. We had a really laid back, quiet, nice Christmas Day. The kids slept until 9:00, we ate breakfast and then opened presents. Both Erick & Jordan got what they wanted (big surprise). Then we spent the day at home. It was nice to have the day to ourselves. I have learned a lot the last few weeks and I think next year will be better. Merry Christmas to everyone!!!Things are really coming together. I am finding peace with all of the changes that are happening. I am finding new things to appreciate about the holidays. It's funny how making myself aware of how I was feeling and putting it down for everyone has changed my perspective. I am so lucky to have happy, healthy children. With each year that passes, there is always something new to appreciate about them.
It is such a good feeling when things come together. I am seeing things in a different perspective. Jordan & I watched the Santa Clause last night for our spirit boosting activity. Tonight we will watch the second movie & tomorrow the third. This was her idea, I am so grateful for my kids. I don't know what I'd do without them.
So I think I have come quite far in the last 8 days in improving my Christmas spirit. Just in time for some doughhead to swipe it. We got home from church today and found our doe missing from the front yard. Honestly I cannot believe that someone would take somebody else's Christmas decorations from their front yard in broad daylight. But I guess they needed it more than we did. To keep the Christmas spirit going, Jordan & I delivered a bunch of gifts. I am still disappointed but I'm not letting them get me down!
Today was pretty low key. Just some last minute shopping, which reminds me of why Christmas is interesting. It is a time for giving and kindness for your fellow man, but some people are just down right rude. It just amazes me how self absorbed we can get in our quest to have the perfect Christmas or find the perfect gift. (Don't worry no matter how un-Christmasy I feel, I would never be rude to someone because of it). Anyhow, I am officially finished with the shopping. The wrapping is almost complete. I even thought of what to make for Christmas Dinner. Things are coming together pretty well.
On this the 6th day till Christmas, I can honestly say I am getting in the spirit. The Christmas music didn't even bother me at all today. I am definately not singing along, but it isn't annoying me either. For my spirit boosting activity I wrapped presents tonight. It was the natural thing to do, plus it will keep Erick & Jordan from snooping to see what they are getting. And just for fun, I didn't put nametags on any of the gifts. I am really excited about some of the gifts that we got, and I almost can't wait till Christmas morning.
This is the best one yet!!! On this the 7th day till Christmas, Richard & I ventured out in a lovely snow storm to Provo to start and finish (well almost finish) our Christmas shopping. This morning we started out without a single solitary gift and we ended the day having something for everyone. At 5:30 a.m. I was having severe anxiety, I had put off shopping until it was completely reckless (leaving exactly 1 week until Christmas) and today was the only day we could go. So we ventured out driving 40 mph sometimes and made it to Provo. The pro's of this plan being: Less people in the stores, when you are on a tight schedule you spend less time being indecisive, this is your last chance- so get it done. The con's ARE YOU CRAZY??? Driving to Provo in a snow storm, not buying one gift until the week before Christmas, just how much money did you spend? Nevertheless, Richard & I had a great day and I am one step closer to having Christmas Spirit :). Also I found that KBER 101 plays some pretty cool Christmas songs. Imagine Silent Night with electric guitars, bass and some major drums.
