Do Hard Things

I'm continually amazed at what this mom has to share and the depth of how she parents. Each time I read from her blog, I'm brought back to the true meaning of being a parent and a Christian. Her most recent post really hit home just as I have revamped Aiden's chore list for the umpteenth time. I was thrilled to learn that our library was able to hold a copy of the book for me.

PS - Yes, I'm still alive and breathing. I can't say the same for our recent fish... but that's another story!

Sunday's Funnies

This was my favorite...

Public Service Announcement...

I received this by email today and thought it was both humorous and truthful. Meanwhile, I'm scheduled to see my opthamologist this afternoon for swollen-puffy-red eye-syndrome. Such fun. If it's contagious I plan to give it to Aiden since I suspect that's where I got it from to start with. Just kidding... it's not worth a sick whiney kid to return such a favor.

In Case You Were Looking For It...

I've found Santa's address.

Aiden has been determined to write Santa a letter this year. Lets hope Santa can read sanskript - just kidding, it wasn't that bad. While I was finally getting out Christmas cards last night, he wanted to send one to Santa as well. Thought I'd save you the effort of looking for the address yourself if you needed.

Next up, where do you send baby Jesus's birthday card?

Santa Claus
1 Reindeer Lane
North Pole
99705

or

Santa Claus

North Pole

HoH oHo

Canada

or just...

Santa Claus
North Pole

FYI: (and cover all little eyes)

Apparently the Post Office will just forward this back to you... Does that still cost a stamp?

It is Tuesday, isn't it?

1. Okay - yes, I struggled in remembering my password when logging on tonight. A sure sign that I haven't blogged in what... crap, nearly a month. Where did the time go? To be clever, I had planned to blog for the 12 days of Christmas but that didn't work out either... But I'm down to 9 days now, right? Would that count? Maybe I'll give it a try. No promises.

2. So, I'm concerned with the passage of time. It seems like between Thanksgiving and now, time has flown. I guess in defense of it all, we were in Georgia for Thanksgiving (yeah, what a wonderful trip!), then there was the casting call of birthdays (btw, happy birthday to all...), gifts to be bought for Christmas (but yet to be wrapped), and now I feel like there's just enough time for me to smush in some holiday spirit before Christmas is over and done.

3. Doesn't it feel like Christmas is missing something? Even Aiden's noticed it. He keeps telling me he just doesn't feel like he should for Christmas. I know what he means. Maybe now with the tree finally up and the house decorated (somewhat...) it will feel more like the holidays.

4. Aiden's Kindergarten class held a Christmas play last night. Aiden was one of the three wisemen. He did a great job - despite scratching himself... the entire time... Leave it to my son.

5. Work's work. Jamie and I both agree that it stinks for us this time of year. For him, they're swamped with Christmas parties and business luncheons at the restaurant. For me, everyone wants a little extra help this time of the year, which makes my life insane. See #3 for more venting.

6. On a happier note, my Christmas shopping is d-o-n-e. Still doesn't stop me from continuing to shop. Why is that?

7. I think this is the first year that I've come to some peace about our shabby little tree. Typically I spend the entire season fretting about it all. But this year - it is what it is - and I'm okay with it. It's a tree and that's enough for me.

8. Any holiday solutions for whining? If it's not Aiden, it's Andy (our dog). Holy smokes, it amazing me that I'm sane any day of the week.

9. I don't want to over do it for my first night back in blogging, so I'm cutting it short by one. I'll make it up to you next time!