I can't justify spending so much time and money on neighbor gifts when I am already feeling guilty about how much I have spent, and how little time I have spent with my children. Plus the fact that does anyone really another sugary treat on their hips?
Next week, I still have to work. All my kids will be home, and I have to leave and go work. So when I am home, I don't want to be frantic. I want to play with them and read to them and have fun with them.
So to all my neighbors, please know how much I love you. I really do. Thank you for understanding.
Merry Christmas!
I heard a story of a woman who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time of the year. Overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming,taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.
Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids in with her and all the bags of stuff. When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot."
From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry we already crucified him." For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time of the year. Overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming,taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.
Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids in with her and all the bags of stuff. When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot."
From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry we already crucified him." For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
You HAVE to go this website and make a video for your kids! I made one for The Princess and she was in heaven. I wish I had video taped her reaction while she was watching. It was priceless.
Go!
Now!
Portable North Pole
Thanks Jessica for sharing!
Go!
Now!
Portable North Pole
Thanks Jessica for sharing!
This is what I am dealing with this morning. Snow. Lots of it!
Snow so deep, that when I drove my car out of my driveway, it was brushing on the bottom of my minivan!
And of course wind, which means drifting and hanging off my roof!
Look at how deep the tire tracks are!
I am supposed to drive into my office this morning, but I think I will wait a couple of hours and let the roads get cleared! Meanwhile, I am going to go make myself a cup of hot chocolate. Have a great day!
Snow so deep, that when I drove my car out of my driveway, it was brushing on the bottom of my minivan!
And of course wind, which means drifting and hanging off my roof!
Look at how deep the tire tracks are!
I am supposed to drive into my office this morning, but I think I will wait a couple of hours and let the roads get cleared! Meanwhile, I am going to go make myself a cup of hot chocolate. Have a great day!
I know, I know. I posted this last year. But I just had to repost it. Gather your kids around and enjoy!
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