We have been preparing for his arrival for some time now.
It looks different than years passed have looked.
But the effort is being made to make this year special.
We have forgotten to add cotton balls to santa's ever-growing beard,
missed the removal of a few chain links, and pulling ornaments out of our advent calendar has been overlooked a time or two.
But Harry the elf has landed in a new destination each morning, we have gotten the traditional pictures documenting the passing of time and contentment of family.
We are doing it.
I beat myself up a lot being a working mom, worried that I am not giving them the time the need or deserve. Frankly, they are not getting the same me, I am stretched too thin to believe that they are. BUT, they are getting quality time, intentional time. Two parents that are committed to giving them memories and family traditions. And for the moment, that has to be enough.
We decorated the tree and the house on Black Friday and ate OUR Thanksgiving meal the next day. It was a quiet way to begin the holiday season.
The mild Saturday weather took Dad-O out to man the lights while Mommy cooked a small turkey breast, roasted root veggies and cubed potatoes. We ate pecan pie with whiskey maple cream sauce for dessert (dad-o's delight) and we began making our annual christmas cd for friends and family.
We have been preparing for his arrival for some time now.
It looks different than years passed have looked.
But the effort is being made to make this year special.
1 comment:
I hear ya Momma! I hear ya! Lots of late nights and restless sleep, but you are doing a great job! And there is no doubt in my mind the kids are having a wonderful season!
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