I made it though Christmas, it was great. My son came for 4 great days, and we just enjoyed being together. We visited caught up, went to see Sherlock Holmes movie which was great. The show was packed, Tim had the good sense to go and get us seat, it was in the nose bleed section, which was great view after We caught our breathe. I love shopping at Christmas and the giving of gifts, and I use to love to see the joy that my gifts gave other. For years Christmas was such a joyful time before my parents and grandparents died. I really missed that time. Then for years I was unable to buy much because we were just financially unable. Then when I could, we lived hundreds of miles away from family, so we would come down and bring our gifts. They were so happy. Then my best and Use the loosely became friends again after a long time of separation. We I got to know her children and included her family in my Christmas present giving. then She had her first grandchild also included him. first thing I find out she is starting resent me bringing in presents to her family. Then I start noticing and thinking maybe no one is enjoying my heart giving present, So Christmas has lost its luster for me.

Finally I have the Christmas shopping done wrapping done, house on the market, approved for new house life is good, now if i can get though christmas day, all will be well. I really miss my mom and dad, and our get togethers at my grandma's house with all my crazy family which turned out werent crazy at all. I married into Crazy. I have been blessed with beautiful healthy normal children and a understanding husband, who at times drives me crazy. But its my crazy life. I have been blessed to have lived and traveled, and known a lot of people. Not to sound to stuck on myself, I have been lucky enough to have had lots of great friends, who have loved being around me. I believe that is such an important part of life. Was my life always easy? No! Was it real, you bet, thats what makes me appreciate what I have, is the stuggles I have gone though to get here. Now we go on and see whats next. I can hardly wait. until then smile. Cuz no one enjoys a frown.

y has been a beautiful and joyful day. Went shopping with my hubby, the weather was crisp and cold, just right for Christmas shopping. Found some really good deals. Went to the book store and found another great author, hopefully I like the way she writes. I read so many books i go though authors pretty fast. I am having a friend over for a few days. that will be fun. life is good. Smile, Joy is still in the air.... :D

Life is still good, just finished cleaning my oven, now we all know heavy duty, better than fume less. Sun is shining its cooler, not raining, and I have a lot more decorating to do, and then there is my closet. So my quest today is to find joy in cleaning a closet. Easy. I love to org. things,having the 3 dogs helping me will be a trick. we shall see. have a great day.