This time of the year, there are those that are filled with Christmas Spirit. Sad to say that I ain't one of them, unless the spirit is Rum.
When I was a kids, I reveled in all things Christmas. It was a joy to shop for the perfect present for friends and family. I loved decorating for Christmas, and one memorable year, made little stockings out of construction paper that had every person in my family's name on them. Considering I am the youngest of 8 and my siblings are quite some older than me, and already had kids of their own - that was quite the undertaking!
Now, as an adult, I guess that I am all caught up in the Have To Do's, and that has pushed the joy of Christmas aside. I think it gets buried under the to buy list, the christmas card list, the baking list, the Christmas menu, and the writing of the holiday letter.
I don't know how to change that, and believe me I have tried. How do you find the joy in Christmas???
I ADORE xmas..I don't know why but i just do. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's the giving that makes me so happy! And knowing that I don't *have* to get anything done but I choose to you know???
Happy Holidays Kim!
I feel your pain Kim. I used to love Christmas but the last couple of years it just hasn't been the same for me.
ReplyDeleteI really need to stop saying "yes" to everyone and just do the stuff that makes me happy.
Merry Christmas to you!
Jen :)