I just had a few minutes and I've been wanting to document some tidbits of this holiday season...
- The kids recently informed me that they know that there is no Santa...that Daddy and I fill their stockings. Last year I knew that Austin was on the verge, but I was really hoping for another year or so with the girls. Although, I do have to admit that it has made things a little simpler this year. Troy and I don't have to "talk in code" as much as we have needed to in the past. They also informed me that the Tooth Fairy isn't real either. Seriously? When did they grow up?
- Tomorrow, we're heading for Indiana. The kids are excited...mostly about the snow that has recently been dumped there. Me? I'm excited to spend Christmas with Troy's family for the first time in ten years. I'm not quite so excited about the weather. Today, I'm discovering that it's a lot harder to pack for a winter vacation vs a summer one. The clothes take up more space...plus the coats and gloves and hats and scarves and presents and boots...oh wait, I forgot. We still need to buy boots.
- And speaking of presents...online shopping is so awesome! I love Amazon and free super saver shipping. Most of the gifts, we've had mailed directly to Troy's parents' house. And his Mom has wrapped most of them for us already.
- I'm missing our usual Christmas decorations. It wasn't logical to dig everything out of the attic and set it all up, considering we won't be here to enjoy it...but I still miss having the tree and other decorations scattered around the house this time of year.
- I'm also giong to miss the Christmas services at LifeChurch.tv this year, so I've taken every opportunity possible to blast is throughout the house (or the car) in the past month.
- And one last thing...I was a total slacker this year and bailed on sending out Christmas cards or a letter. So consider this your "Merry Christmas" wish! I pray that everyone enjoys time with their family and friends and I'll "see" ya'll next year! :)