It's been a while since my last blog. Don't know why. I think I was a bit tired of talking to myself about things - or maybe that the only things I had to write about were my kids...again. Not that it's a bad topic, just the same topic!! My sweet cousin, Emily, reminded me that she wanted to know about my life these days. That's all the prompting I need, apparently, because here I am!
I simply love Christmas. It is so wonderful. This year, I really love Advent. The anticipation is so exciting to me this year! The knowledge that Christmas is COMING makes me giddy inside! What a wonderful time of year - the chance to celebrate the gift of Jesus! We've shared this Advent season with our kids in a new way this year. We've been using a devotional geared towards kids - and they've loved it. Begging to read it each day. My kids have always appreciated scheduled things - so I guess they love the repetition of this too!
I've barely started my Christmas shopping - but I don't even care. It will get done...probably. I'm trying to soak in this precious season. Loving each day as we get closer to the joyous birthday of our savior.
No pictures to go along with this post. But, don't worry, Emily, I'll be back soon.
8 years ago
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Thanks Ang!
I do agree, I LOVE Advent and Christmas. In our sunday school we are studying Mary (which strangely enough, I've never done before) and I got to teach the first two lessons. It's really got me thinking and anticipating the next lesson and eventually the coming of the baby. I usually am worried about what to get who, but this year, I haven't even started, adn I'm not to stressed about it. (they may not last of course)
I do have one melancholy thought this year, however. This will truly be the first Christmas that it will just be Mom, Dad and myself on Christmas morning. It'll be wonderful and sweet, but different.
I do love hearing about your family! I got so used to having you around that I've really missed you. It is amazing how many of my family I've had an opportunity to live close to in just the past several years. MiMi, PawPaw, Uncle Stone, Nathan, Aunt Susan, Aunt Jean, Micah, Jill, Tim, Alice, Matt, Jessica, Della, and before that, You, Ryan, and Mackenzie!
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