I thought a lot about Christmas and what it means to me. Though I like to work myself into a frenzy about Thanksgiving, Christmas is more of a calm event for me. I enjoy just close family, staying in pj's all day, napping, cooking whatever anyone wants. We usually walk around the neighborhood in the evening and check out everyone's light displays and just enjoy some lazy time together. I am really looking forward to that this year. Daughter will be at her dad's so we get to do Christmas again when she comes. Bonus Christmas for everyone!
We used to have a big New Year's eve party with all of our neighbors and kids. I have fond memories of toddlers in footie pajama's asleep on the floor while the parents counted down to midnight. But then friend's moved away, our kids got older and had New Year's plans of their own, and everyone got strapped for cash. I miss those get together's but I know things change.
What is your favorite thing about Christmas? Do you bake up a storm and have the kids help decorate? I have never done this but may give it a try this year. I know my kids will SAY they will help but when it comes down to it, it will be just me doing it. Though maybe if there are chocolate chips involved they would help out. They do enjoy a good can of frosting, too!
I hope this time of year you can find some calm in all the chaos. Put on some footie pajamas and sit by the tree with your kids. My kids put the Thomas the Train set around our tree and then made a town out of Lego's. Complete with an axe murderer and someone trying to run across the tracks, headless...hmm....need to stop buying those Lego Knight sets!!
Have a good Tuesday!
Cat
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