'Christmas' Category
Polar Express Headache
Our oldest son pulled a fast one on us this Christmas. We were finally finished with our shopping. I could not believe we actually finished before Christmas Eve. Probably a first for me. Anyway, we were kind of happy that we had nothing left to do but enjoy a few free days before Christmas Eve.
Ohâ?¦but [...]
Gratitude
Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we forget to take time to appreciate what is really important in life. Buying the most gifts, throwing the best holiday dinner, or having a house look like it came out of Martha Stewart’s magazine is irrelevant in the whole scheme of things. What really matters [...]
It’s a Wonderful Life!
After 35 years on this planet, I have finally seen the movie Itâ?Ts a Wonderful Life. I have no idea how this film escaped my attention all these years. And I even consider myself a full time movie buff! Iâ?Tve never admitted to not seeing this classic before because I was afraid it would ruin [...]
I Want My Christmas Classics In December!
Santa Claus is Coming to Town is on TV tonight, and I am thrilled. My kids are looking forward to it as well. It makes no sense really because we have owned that movie and several other Christmas classics for a few years now. But there is something about it being on TV that makes [...]
It’s A Christmas Miracle!
What miracle you ask? Wellâ?¦..all of our Christmas decorations were put up by yours truly. And I did it completely by myself! Usually I have help from some of the more aesthetically talented members of my family. Iâ?Tm always appreciative of their help because I host our extended familyâ?Ts big Christmas Eve bash, and I [...]
