Lazy Days of Christmas Break

12-27-09

Gone are the days of kids jumping up and down waiting for Christmas presents. There is just something about having little kids around for Christmas excitement! Although, I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our families this year, it just isn't like it used to be. I'm so thankful to be out of the stage of life of having to get toys put together on Christmas Eve at 3 in the morning, and getting out in the cold to carry in gifts that have been stored away for a month or more. BUT, it's so much fun to see the excitement in their eyes, and hear their squeels of joy when they get the toy they most wanted.


I wonder if our Savior looks down on us and cries when he sees what we get so exicted over at Christmas time and what we don't get excited over. I know our kids were just typical to be excited when they were younger; but as young adults they all
understand and cherish the true meaning of Christmas. The birth of our Savior.
No, Santa Clause is NOT Christmas; the birth of Jesus Christ is what Christmas is to be clebrated for. I thank God that our children celebrate the birth of Jesus and exchange gifts with each other to spread the love that they feel toward each other. Thank you God for being with our family and for helping our children to choose lifemates that are Christians as well. We are truly blessed and I know that it is because of your love.