Who's feelin' the heat?
It's really not right to have such warm weather in December, especially in our part of the country. It is 75 degrees! It should be snowing, in my humble opinion. Send me back up North where I belong! *giggle*
And did everyone realize that it is the 1st of December? I finally realized this morning, when I reread my previous post.
Who's feelin' the heat?
Greg brought up boxes and boxes of decorations, half of which I put up today. I love this time of year, but throughout the season I have to continually remind myself that beyond the lights, the presents, the parties, there is a spiritual meaning to this season. I found myself today starting to stress about the mess we (greg, me, and the kids) made in the living room, and I had to remind myself that ALL OF THIS, this prep, should be a means to exemplify and teach the Christmas (or other Holiday that you may celebrate) spirit. It should be about generosity, in our actions and words.
I have to admit that I am one of those parents that don't like too many gifts for my children. Most of the toys for my kids come from others, and we do splurge a little during Christmastime, but that is after the kids have gone through their toys and given some of it away. I am proudly a handmade gift giver (from myself or others), and I sometimes don't know how my (our family's) presents are taken. The value in it is time and love rather than money. At the same time I feel (and have been vocal to say) that by doing this, I am standing up against commercialism and overspending over the the Holidays.
Who's with me? Just kidding.
I just don't want my kids to grow up thinking that Christmas is JUST about stuff. I don't want them to get caught up in all of this materialistic hoopla, and find this season *empty* in meaning. And to do this, I need to remind myself to keep the religious, spiritual, and emotional meaning alive in our family.
And that starts with me not being angry when there is a mess from the Christmas decorations.
(see? this post somehow came back full circle *giggle*)
And did everyone realize that it is the 1st of December? I finally realized this morning, when I reread my previous post.
Who's feelin' the heat?
Greg brought up boxes and boxes of decorations, half of which I put up today. I love this time of year, but throughout the season I have to continually remind myself that beyond the lights, the presents, the parties, there is a spiritual meaning to this season. I found myself today starting to stress about the mess we (greg, me, and the kids) made in the living room, and I had to remind myself that ALL OF THIS, this prep, should be a means to exemplify and teach the Christmas (or other Holiday that you may celebrate) spirit. It should be about generosity, in our actions and words.
I have to admit that I am one of those parents that don't like too many gifts for my children. Most of the toys for my kids come from others, and we do splurge a little during Christmastime, but that is after the kids have gone through their toys and given some of it away. I am proudly a handmade gift giver (from myself or others), and I sometimes don't know how my (our family's) presents are taken. The value in it is time and love rather than money. At the same time I feel (and have been vocal to say) that by doing this, I am standing up against commercialism and overspending over the the Holidays.
Who's with me? Just kidding.
I just don't want my kids to grow up thinking that Christmas is JUST about stuff. I don't want them to get caught up in all of this materialistic hoopla, and find this season *empty* in meaning. And to do this, I need to remind myself to keep the religious, spiritual, and emotional meaning alive in our family.
And that starts with me not being angry when there is a mess from the Christmas decorations.
(see? this post somehow came back full circle *giggle*)
Much love, Tif Johnson...written at 4:52 PM
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