Merry Christmas!!!

Grandmom told me once that the pathway to hell is paved with good intentions. I am well on my way, because... my life seems to be full of good intentions that just don't seem to evolve much more than that. Like blogging, I have lots of thoughts and moments that I would like to keep a record of, but.... Anyhow- Christmas is upon us, and it is one of my favorite times of year!!! I love the feeling it brings to me and it seems, to humanity. I love the lights, smells, music, stories, etc. etc. I love seeing the excitement in my children- Tyler LOVES decorations and lights too. Tonight he wanted to have all the lights off except our nativity and sing Christmas songs (yes, he did want to put on a performance of all the songs they are learning at school that none of us know, but... whatever). I love that he loves it. Yes, again I fight the battle of giving too much, teaching my children the true purpose, etc. I took the 4 kids to pick out an angel tree, did I teach them anything.... while screaming at them to stop thinking of themselves and pick something out for someon else???? So, I have been thinking that it is a process to teach our children. WE create a "feeling" and if we are stressed too much, or worrying too much- it isn't creating the feeling I want to be associated with this time of year. If I try to do little things and just create the memories and traditions that show true Christlike love and giving- then with time maybe they will pick up on what the reason for this season is. I LOVE this time of year.