A long time ago in a land that seemed so far away, Christmas was magical, wonderful and even delightful. Something happened and it has lost its magic and wonder and is no longer filled with light.
I don't know if it is the cancer that is talking, or the missing of my sister, mom and father-in-law, but somehow this year on the day before Thanksgiving, I'm dreading Christmas--the whole thing.
I'm not looking forward to doing the tree (my kids use to help--now they just want to play xbox).
I'm not looking forward to making candy or baking (oh, how I hate to do both--cook/bake AND clean up and nothing ever turns out).
Maybe it is because I'm married to the Grinch (he really is the Grinch).
Maybe it is because there isn't a spare dime to get the kids something they want for Christmas (we can barely cover what they need) and I don't want to tell them that or see the disappointment on their faces.
Maybe it is because the magic is gone from my children's faces.
Maybe it is because for me it just seems like a lot of work for no reward.
Maybe it is because it is the last Christmas we will all be together.
Maybe this year we won't do a tree, or presents or bake, cook or shop. Maybe we will just skip Christmas this year.
Or maybe it is because it is so gray outside.
2 comments:
Whoa.
1. First of all, pack away the xbox for a bit. They'll survive.
2. buy some cookie dough - easy.
3. um.....ignore the Grinch.
4. skip the presents --it's pretty over-rated. Find something to do for a needy family. Kids need to know the reality of life sometimes.
5. Yes, the magic goes -- time to find new magic.
6. You need some new traditions that coincide with older children.
7. The "last" Christmas needs to be wonderful and you can do that without presents.
8. Gray days are here -- I dislike them too. Sorry.
I love you!
Christmas is not about trees, decorations, presents, baking, or cleaning. It can be, if that's your passion, but if not, don't bother. Christmas is about being together. Why not put the kids in charge of making the holiday fun for YOU. You deserve a year off from all the expectations. If they want to decorate, let them have at it, reminding them that they'll have to UN-decorate and clean up later. If they want to bake and cook, let them serve you! Ask them what new traditions they'd like to invent. Be straight with them about money, and encourage them to find ways to celebrate without spending. The greatest gift is each other. Oh, and I agree with the previous poster: Loose the Xbox until the new year. Gather 'round a table and play a board game, cards, or work on a jigsaw puzzle.
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