Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Advent Conspiracy

This Christmas season, this video is what is on my
mind. After all, most of us have everything we
couldever really want anyways right! I am not
trying to suck the fun out of Christmas....just
trying to be more aware. I love giving gifts
and have been looking for the perfect gifts for
everyone on my list.
But lets get creative!! As our crazy lives try to pull
families apart, lets give the gift of time to each
other.
Let's refocus on the meaning of Christmas before
we forget it all together.
I know somewhere my mother is reading this and
saying "I have been saying that for years!"
Well, Mom, your girl is finally growing up! Ha ☺
And somewhere else my kids are reading this
and thinking "Crap, I guess we aren't getting
anything good for Christmas!" Dont worry kids.
There is still a huge part of me that just loves
to see your faces light up when you open gifts!
I love that!
So, I guess I am just trying to find that balance.
What are your thoughts on this?!

5 comments:

  1. This kind of reminder and reflection is good... There is so much about this season that is fun and valuable that's not about spending, shopping, etc... LYT

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  2. I have really thought about this this year. We tried to get the girls a couple things but really just want them to know what CHRISTmas is all about.

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  3. http://onedollardietproject.wordpress.com/

    Check this out.
    This couple became concerned about how many american's were living on food stamps and decided to live for a month on the alotment.
    Really cool
    Connie

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  4. I feel the same way this christmas! I feel I have everything I ve ever wanted :) very GOOD!

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  5. Wow! You really are grown up and I am so proud of you. It really IS more blessed to give than to receive, especially when there are so many that have so little and we have so much. Love you sweetie! MOM

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