because my husband said I should...

I have a new computer and I'm not tired...could mean a late night. I am attempting my first blog because I have a curiosity about all this and my husband is pretty intent on posting often so I thought I would get on so my side of the story could be told as well. I love him very much, and his ability to tell a story sometimes needs a little clarification from me just so the truth is really out there. So as we enter the frantic month we all call December... My husband hears frantic and he thinks overwhelmed. I am mainly sad that there isn't enough time to see all of the family and see all of the holiday movies.

We are heading to get the tree this weekend and to start the onslaught of holiday gatherings. I am looking forward to both. What makes us all continue to go on with the season and not just throw in the towel? Well for me it is the kids...

The feeling of a crisp morning when I would run outside to see if the reindeer had eaten the carrots we left to quickly turn around and run back into the house to see if Santa ate our cookies while leaving us the loot under the tree. I used to LOVE Christmas, it was amazing all the food, candy, and presents. I got to see my cousins and play with all the new stuff while our parents had drinks and food and decided what to do for New Years.

Now my lovely daughter is growing up faster(much faster) than I would like her to, but the joy and wonder that come out of her is what keeps me going. The beauty that comes from a smile and the absolute awe when she really laughs (not her fake one) is amazing. I don't want her to get caught up in the craziness of the season. I want her to learn why we celebrate it and who we need to celebrate it with. Those will be the things that she takes into adulthood and passes on to her kids. I hope I get to watch a movie or two, but if it takes away from her getting what is all about bye bye movies.