Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. Tonight is the night that Santa comes to visit all the children of the world. How exciting.

As I think back on the many Christmas memories I have as a child I remember one very well. Ie as probably 8-9 years old and was starting to doubt that Santa was real. In fact that night I had heard my parents in the hall after we had gone to bed moving things around that were no doubt our presents. Anyway, I remember my heart breaking because to me the magic was over. I waited until all was quite out side because I wanted to see what we had gotten for Christmas. I snuck out to the living room and saw him....Santa was standing in my living room. I was so shocked that I just stood there and hid behind the divider wall in our kitchen. I was sure that if he saw me he would not leave me any presents so I snuck back to my room and went to sleep. After that year, I have always believed in Santa. Even now, when I see my kids starting to doubt the image of Santa I know that he is real.

For some he is the person that brings them unexpected gifts, food or other needs. For others, he is a warm place to sleep on a cold night. For me, Santa is hope. He is hope for all the good things that are still alive in the world that many people have forgotten about. Santa is all of the laughs and tears that are shared during this season.

I hope you all still believe in Santa and he is able to grant your Christmas wish. Whatever that maybe....

Blessings and

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Off Today

Off today

I am off today. I’m taking the day to rest, relax and get things in order for the holiday weekend. I am so ready for my girls to be here and see their gifts. They are with their Dad from now until Monday morning. This is the hardest part about divorce…..sharing.

I was up late last night. I just couldn’t sleep. I got up and worked on a knitting project while I watched Million Dollar Baby. I had never seen that movie, but it just made me realize (once again) why I love Clint Eastwood. I am not as big of a fan of Hillary Swank, but she did a good job. Morgan Freeman is a great supporting actor. Another movie I would recommend seeing if you haven’t yet is An Unfinished Life. Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Lopez. Now I am also not a big Jennifer Lopez fan, but Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman make the movie watch able. Needless to say I was up until about 2 am. I hate nights like that….makes me just crazy.

Well, now I’m up so I need to figure out how my day is going to go.

Hope you are all doing well and I will write more soon

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A stolen Christmas MeMe

I stole this from Annabel....thanks for the neat post


1. Egg nog or hot chocolate? Hot Chocolate

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Yes

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Prefer colored, but I have white because I’m too lazy to go buy new ones….maybe when they are ½ off after Christmas

4. Do you hang mistletoe? I did for the first time this year because my daughter begged me to.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? I love traditionla turkey and stuffing

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child: The year I asked for a ton of shoes and my Mom and Dad wrapped each shoe individually…took me a while to find all the pairs…LOL


8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I was probably about 8-9…I don’t really remember how, but I wish I had never learned…LOL

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? I used to and my girls do now…but my DH and I don’t…we just buy for each other so we wait…

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? Traditional ornaments that we have collected over the years. This year we went with an all silver theme…I don’t know why

11. Snow! Love it or dread it? I don’t like driving in snow, but I love playing in it and sking…when I get the chance…

14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you? To remember that Jesus is the reason for the season….and spending time with family

15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? Pumpkin Pie

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? turkey dinner with all the trimmings

17. What tops your tree? an angel holding candles..

18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving….

19. What is your favorite Christmas song? Mary did you know

20. Candy canes: Only for the tree…I don’t eat them…Yuck

21. Favorite Christmas movie? I have a few…but I will say A Christmas Story and Elf….and Christmas Vacation….and …….

Naughty or Nice?

You Were Nice This Year!

You're an uber-perfect person who is on the top of Santa's list. You probably didn't even *think* any naughty thoughts this year. Unless you're a Mormon, you've probably been a little too good. Is that extra candy cane worth being a sweetheart for 365 days straight?

Were You Naughty or Nice This Year?

Christmas is almost here….

I am so happy. I love this time of year. I can’t believe Christmas is only about a week away. I am completely done with my shopping. I just have tons of wrapping to do. Thankfully this next week there are no big events to go to. I am worn out from all of the different activates we have had going on the last week.

Last night my oldest was in a Christmas play for our church. She did so well. She now has the acting bug and I’m sure one day will tell me that she is going away to NY and is going to be a Broadway star!!! After her play we met a friend at the symphony hall to see the Nutcracker. I had never seen it before and neither had my daughter. This was a new arrangement and it was really good. While we were getting ready to see the show people were coming and going to their seats. About 5 minutes before the show started some people were walking down our aisle and I was like please don’t need to go in front of us. I look up and it is a friend of mine that I haven’t seen in months. Her and her fiancé were there and their seats were right next to ours. It was so amazing in a crowd of 1000+ that she and I would have seats next to each other. My daughter was so taking aback by the ballet. She bought a pic with The Sugar Plum fairy and also bought a nutcracker. She says she wants to start collecting them. Needless to say it was a long night and I was glad to get home and get into bed.

Today we will hit the late service at church and probably just chill at the house. My house and yard are all ready for my parents to show up next week. My laundry is almost completely done. The house doesn’t smell like dogs or cats. I am very happy with the way things are right now in my home. Granted it took a couple of weeks to get there, but it is totally worth it. Now just keeping it that way is going to be the challenge.

I have some baking to do today and need to do some grocery shopping. I think my cupboards are bare, but I don’t want to buy too much because I will have to make more room this next week when it is time to buy for the Christmas dinner.

It really is the “most wonderful time of the year”

Blessings,
Lisa

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You Are a Snowman

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Which Reindeer are you?

You Are Blitzen

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From Cabbage Patch to iPod

It’s funny how much of a difference a year can make in what a child wants for Christmas. Last year I was browsing the Barbie and Cabbage Patch aisles looking for two of everything. This year I’m mostly ordering from the Apple iPod store for my oldest. Last year she wanted all things Cabbage Patch. She had asked for a new crib, a high chair and stroller. This year she wants CD’s, iPod gadgets and things that I can’t even find. It makes me a little sad that she is getting to the point that Santa is no longer real. Her friends have pretty much told her the “secret” and I just can’t fathom how I will be able to handle Christmas once she no longer believes.

I am thankful that my youngest still believes, but she is a pretty smart cookie and it won’t be too long before she is over the whole Santa idea also. I’m sure the divorce has not helped in this regard. Having Santa come to two different homes and bring two different sets of “Santa” presents is probably hard to understand. I just pray that when they get older they are able to find great Christmas memories that will be fun for them to share with their family and friends.

I am happy to say that I have completed all of my Christmas shopping. I finally finished yesterday. I guess I’m not really done because I still have a few small things to buy, but for the most part all of the big stuff is done. I am so happy that I don’t have to fight the crowds any longer.

Well, I need to go and get my day started. Loads to do today.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Lisa

New Post...long overdue

Wow it has been a while since I updated. I really don’t have a good excuse other than we were gone a majority of November and December has just started and I feel overwhelmed. I am still not done with my Christmas shopping. I plan on getting the final leg of it done this weekend, but I may have to do some more next week. My daughter has had several activities/plays/music things since the beginning of November and I am tired.

I still have to get presents for my husband, finish up the girls and figure out how I am going to get my house in order before the family gets here. To top it all of, I think my refrigerator is getting ready to go on the fritz. I hope not, but the way it has been acting lately it is probably on its way to the refrigerator graveyard.

I have to take a moment and have a proud mama moment here. My daughter got runner up in the school spelling bee today. She is headed to district finals as an alternate. I am so excited and proud of her. To no ability of mine she got this accomplished on her own. I am so proud of her. I want to write her a little something and save it for when she is older, but just haven’t decided how I am going to do that.

Another happy note….mediation with my ex is completed. I can’t really go into details, but I think we reached a fair agreement. In addition, my youngest has had a couple of good weeks at his house. I am praying that this is all turning around, but knocking on wood….just in case.

I have changed my blogger layout again. I am really enjoying this change. I really had fun finding and tweaking this design. It is funny how you can spend more time tweaking your blog layout than you do actually blogging…LOL.

I am so ready for Christmas to be here. I just can’t wait to see my folks and see the girls open their presents.

Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the holiday season.