I have to say, the “season” has NEVER brought out the best in me…until this year.
I know I’m horrible at making it all come together by 7:30 am December 25, with decorations, unwanted gifts and mouth watering whatever, so it sends me over the edge! I may be… NO, NO, NO… I AM, the worst “shopper” in the universe! I hate shopping, and the only thing I hate more than shopping is shopping for relatives! I am confused and bewildered, that people enjoy this time of year. Mall’s frazzle me, online shopping… r u kidding me and I can’t even talk about black crap Friday. It’s work, it’s expensive and I don’t know how to buy happiness!
Searching for the perfect robe and slippers (that never fit) is a nightmare. Should we get earrings or bracelets this year…what did I give last year…No clue? Scratchy flannel things for the men ….AGAIN, and EVERYONE gets a Keurig! I try.
Our house will never resemble a holiday from a Publix commercial (the best commercials ever btw). Gary and I will argue about a tree, complain about heavy boxes, tangled lights and money. We don’t typically put on our scarves and gloves to go caroling, or wear matching pajama’s, but this year is going to be different! This December we will have a Christmas that all families pray for. We will be celebrating miracles! Parents and their health. Grandchildren that are rambunctious, loud and happy, and family.
This year we will be celebrating Christmas with our three children. Our daughter and our two son’s will be together for the first time in a year and a half. Way too long for any Mom! I will have a tree, a wreath, and maybe a toy or two. This year I am ready! This year…God has filled my heart with His love, joy, wonder and no doubt laughter… Tis the season…to be with my children.
I have love all wrapped up!
Welcome home, son!
All anyone wants from Santa is a puppy!
Who took the posted family picture?!
Probably the best elf on the shelf!!!! Your wonderful daughter…SWEET SWEET HAYNES!
Oh, I can do a tree! I was taught by absolutely the very best! I helped her decorate your tree from childhood until I got married. The first Christmas I was married, we didn’t have many ornaments or lights but we had the magical snow that had always graced your tree(s). Those memories will live on forever as will my love for her and all of you. I love you Tracy Jane!
Maggie Jane…the sweetest person on earth! Magical snow in FLORIDA is truly magic! I love hearing how much you loved my Mom…she was pretty hip…like you!
You choked me up. I want pictures of Christmas morning. Maybe you and Gary will have on matching pj’s. Love the blog and love you more!!!!!!
Good news is…we are in our pajama’s early EVERY night! The bad news is…we are in our pajama’s early EVERY night!
Our Christmases are always perfect! You have a common theme in your blog…not giving yourself enough if any credit!!! This one will be wonderful! And if you and Dad EVER wear matching pj’s, I will gag!
Well Kelley your Dad won’t let me buy him new jeans…No worries about new pj’s!
I’m hard on myself because I have such great children to live up to:)
I love you!!!!!!!
I remember coming to stay at your house (usually around Christmas time) to visit Kelley (my Camp Greystone bestie)…and I must say, you disguised yourself very well…because there wasn’t a Mall we missed shopping at, and you were always right there with us, bringin’ the fun – which is definitely your thing! Love the blog and love to your family!! xoxo Elizabeth
Elizabeth,
My favorite memories…taking girls to a MALL shopping if far better than kids in a candy store! Especially the two of you!!! Thanks for reading my blog! I need to write one about “camp” for sure!
Tracy, I just love you!!!!!
Stacey, You are so sweet! It’s not easy to be me:) Love those Grand babies of yours! They definitely bring the spirit back to Christmas!
Well you made me cry!!!! You really are good at this blogging thing!!! BTW… I just had a mental picture of you and Gary in matching pj’s by the Christmas Tree….made me throw-up a little in the very back of my throat;)
Thanks for these encouraging words Karen…I love to cry.(Hence my “For Crying Out Loud” blog)
Love writing blogs and sharing them with friends like you!