“Are you finished yet? We are late!” “I’m almost done. Hold your horses!” “Well, if we are late, I’m going to make sure the whole crowd knows whose fault it is. You are never ready on time and it makes me look bad! I’m so tired of your selfishness affecting my social life!” “Well, if you would do more of the things I have asked you to do over the years like, let’s say, paying the bills instead of creating them, I would not always be busy doing something to keep this family afloat! Our bills getting paid on time is far more important than your precious social life! Grow up!” “Maybe I spend … [Read more...]
Why I am Thankful this Year!
Do you ever just stop and count your blessings? I don’t do this nearly as much as I should, but when I do I am instantly reminded of how good God has been to me! Consider a small child who has a roof over his head, food in his belly, entertainment galore, and a family that adores him (or her). If that child wants something, he is not likely to think “Gee, I have so much. Perhaps I should just forget about that shiny toy or cupcake in the bakery window and appreciate what I have been given.” No, his nature is to beg, cry, or possibly even throw a tantrum to get what he wants and to forget all … [Read more...]
It’s Time for A White Elephant Party!
Have you ever been to a White Elephant Party? Some people know it as Dirty Santa. Whatever you want to call it, it is a blast! It is a fun way to celebrate after the holidays. We’ve all gotten that one gift that leaves us scratching our heads. Maybe you received something that left you thinking, “Surely he or she knows me better than this!” A certain childhood sweater comes to mind. Perhaps that’s what Eric was thinking when he opened a coloring book from me on our first Christmas together (yes, true story). White Elephant parties give you, and all of your friends, a fun way of getting rid … [Read more...]
Relationship Insights from My Favorite Christmas Movies!
Do Christmas movies get you into the spirit of Christmas? Most years, I put on an old VHS tape my mom made for me when I was little. It has Frosty the Snowman, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Garfield’s Christmas Special. Watching the commercials is just as much fun as watching the cartoons. Something about watching a good Christmas movie or cartoon gets me pumped for the holidays. So, to marry two of my favorite topics, I’ll tell you what my favorite Christmas movies have taught me about relationships! Perhaps one of the most … [Read more...]
What’s Your Most Beloved Christmas Eve Memory?
As a child, my favorite time of the year was Christmas. Not much has changed as Christmas is still my favorite time of the year. Part of what Eric and I loved about the house we bought when we were house hunting is that there were three big trees in the yard that looked like giant Christmas trees. We had Christmas decorations at our wedding (yes, it was in June and I’m sure some people thought it was weird), and we love Christmas music. When I was a kid, my favorite twenty-four hour period was between noon on Christmas Eve and noon on Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve afternoon, the smells of … [Read more...]
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