So December is a very busy time of the year for our family and this year has been no different. Besides it being Christmas time, we have four of our five children’s birthdays in the month of December. Our house is chaos normally but this time of year is super duper chaos!
Our chaos began early this year as we had the kids party earlier than we normally do. Their birthdays are stair step, having one each week in December. We always just have one big party as its easier. This year was no different and I even did it earlier so it wouldn’t clash with any Christmas events, hoping for a great turnout. Planned the party a month ahead of time, invited guests, and made cute lil treat packages for everyone but only had 2 people show up. The kids didn’t seem to mind but I was a lil upset for them, but if they didn’t care why should I?
So birthday party out of the way but we still do a lil celebration on their actual birthday. They get to choose dinner and dessert of their liking. This year Deion chose meatloaf (his favorite), mashed potatoes and corn, and cookies and cream ice cream for dessert. The girls dinner a week later, was their favorite spaghetti and strawberry cupcakes for dessert. I am sure Booky’s next week will be hamburgers and fries and he has already said he wants rice crispy treats as his dessert. It’s not much but it’s a way of making feel all the more special on their birthdays!
The kids had their school parties today and I baked chocolate chip cookies for their classes. They had pizza, cupcakes, and tons of candy all day!! They came home all hyped up on sugar!! And why does school hav eto be out for two weeks?? Can u hear me screaming?? AHHHH-HHHH!!!
So it’s a week til Christmas!! This year has been a bit different than recent years as our recent move and all the drama that has occurred this year has taken a toll our checkbook. I had been very upset at not being able to give t the kids the gifts they ask for this year. And after my self imposed pity party, I realized that they already have much more than some kids do and want them to recognize that this year.
Although they may not get the high tech gizmos or fab-u-lous bicycle they asked for, but they do have a place to call home, clean clothes, and food in their bellies, and many don’t have that. And yea sure we don’t have live in biggest and greatest house, but its our home. They are fortunate to have both parents that are actually living in the same house and can celebrate with us. Heck yeah they are lucky, they get to celebrate with me!! Yeah, I got jokes, but I think we all take for granted how lucky we really are. I mean really think about it, there are thousands of homeless families ,more this year because of the economy and thousands of soldiers who aren’t at home to celebrate with their families. So yeah they may be a lil disappointed this year after “Santa” comes because he didn’t leave as many gifts this year but they will realize how lucky they really are. I will make this year special anyway I can. We have already baked and decorated cookies, made homemade Christmas cards and made an awesome graham cracker house (aka gingerbread house minus the gingerbread). Tomorrow I think we are going to our favorite park, Discovery Green, and look at Christmas lights and enjoy the park. I wish they could go ice skating but its just not in the budget. My kids don’t always get to do the greatest and best things but they know they are loved and cared for. And that’s all I want for Christmas for my kids to be happy!!
Merry Christmas to everyone and remember to hug your loved ones!!
