I love everything about Christmas. The music, the decor, the smell of winter, the joy in most people's faces, and just the overall feeling. But for some reason this year, I felt the stress of getting people gifts. Trying to find gifts that others would want/need. Busting it around the mall with Queen B in tow. Placing orders online, getting it in the mail and thinking "why the hell did I order this?" Simply put; it was a pain in the ass. Now that we have Berklee I think it is more fun to give her gifts than my husband or other family members. Butwhen she is older I want to adopt a more giving lifestyle. Not only to our family members but to those who need more than we need. I usually give a gift to someone on a giving tree. But I would love to expand to a family, or to volunteer somewhere with her.
I know that the annoyance I felt to be able to buy for multiple people deserves a slap in the face. I am blessed to be able to do that. I am sitting here in the warmth of my house drinking a glass of wine, my hubby wrapping gifts, my dog sleeping by the door, and my baby sleeping by the glow of the Christmas tree and yet I find something to "complain" about. I clearly, have lost the spirit of Christmas. Thankfully tonight I am reminded of what Chrismas should be about: family, love, and the reason for all my blessings, Jesus. We have a stocking that is hung with Berklee's, and it says Jesus. We got it from a friend to help remind us that everything we have are gifts from God, and the only gift that matters is sharing that love and God's word with others.
So from our family to yours: Merry Christmas. Enjoy each other, love one another, and God Bless.
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