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to hear sleigh bells in the snow...
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
BIG BIG BIG NEWS!!!
We should be in adoption court in February.
GOD IS SO GOOD!
MEEERRRRRRYYY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Do You Know What I Know?
Even grief can't completely ruin Christmas.
There is nothing that melts me more than SweetPea (almost three) OOhhh-ing and Awww-ing over the lights and ornaments. When she asked, "Mommy, may I kiss Baby Desus, pwease?" (she loves the Nativity scenes) I thought my heart would explode with love for my little curly haired angel.
This all happening between temper tantrums, of course.
Christmas is alive and well in our home, thanks to the innocence, excitement and wonderment of both my children. A reminder of what the Season is truly all about...
Hope.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
There is nothing that melts me more than SweetPea (almost three) OOhhh-ing and Awww-ing over the lights and ornaments. When she asked, "Mommy, may I kiss Baby Desus, pwease?" (she loves the Nativity scenes) I thought my heart would explode with love for my little curly haired angel.
This all happening between temper tantrums, of course.
Christmas is alive and well in our home, thanks to the innocence, excitement and wonderment of both my children. A reminder of what the Season is truly all about...
Hope.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
A Christmas Letter ~ To My Husband
Dear Matt,
I would like to say this is a Christmas season full of joy but really, it's far from it. You know this is my second favorite holiday (after Thanksgiving) and it has been brutal at best. I finally got the inside of the house decorated (a half-assed job but I gave it my all) and friends, Uncle JoeJoe and Uncle Mike helped decorate the outside. I didn't hang your stocking and every time I look at the fireplace I'm reminded of the void.
I'm tired, angry and sad...
The kids are doing pretty well. LittleBuddy has struggled lately, getting in trouble at school and here at home. Some things are typical 7 year old boy-issues, others not. At times he exhausts me but that's nothing new. I'm bound and determined to raise him up to be a good man.. God as my witness, it will happen.
SweetPea is amazing.. almost totally potty trained, completely sassy, talking up a storm, she sings, counts, dances.. She melted your heart months ago and would do it doubly now. And oh boy, can she rock a temper fit. But dammit, she's beautiful.
They both are.
I think the entire family's goal is to survive this season and get it far behind us. New Years will be equally as tough, as we would snowmobile every year, but that too will pass. I have huge hope 2012 will be better for all of us.
It has to be.
Until Next Time,
I would like to say this is a Christmas season full of joy but really, it's far from it. You know this is my second favorite holiday (after Thanksgiving) and it has been brutal at best. I finally got the inside of the house decorated (a half-assed job but I gave it my all) and friends, Uncle JoeJoe and Uncle Mike helped decorate the outside. I didn't hang your stocking and every time I look at the fireplace I'm reminded of the void.
I'm tired, angry and sad...
The kids are doing pretty well. LittleBuddy has struggled lately, getting in trouble at school and here at home. Some things are typical 7 year old boy-issues, others not. At times he exhausts me but that's nothing new. I'm bound and determined to raise him up to be a good man.. God as my witness, it will happen.
SweetPea is amazing.. almost totally potty trained, completely sassy, talking up a storm, she sings, counts, dances.. She melted your heart months ago and would do it doubly now. And oh boy, can she rock a temper fit. But dammit, she's beautiful.
They both are.
I think the entire family's goal is to survive this season and get it far behind us. New Years will be equally as tough, as we would snowmobile every year, but that too will pass. I have huge hope 2012 will be better for all of us.
It has to be.
Until Next Time,
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year?
Not for everyone...
We've had a huge influx of family visiting since Thanksgiving and the distractions have been wonderful. That being said, I still have had to lug out (and face) the Christmas decor and that has been no fun. When I finally got the kids down for "quiet time" last Saturday, I was in the basementtrying to maintain what's left of my dignity while digging through Christmas containers. With my iPod jamming me to deafness, I was doing really well ... until I got to our stockings. Then I fell apart...
In a big way.
I had custom stockings made for Matt and I back in '02 and coming across them literally dropped me to my knees. I could barely breathe my heart hurt so badly and I cried like a child.
It was August 12th all over again.
This grieving stuff completely sucks... however, it's a process I have no choice but to face. If not now, when? Once I regained composure and got on with the business of decking the halls it all wasn't nearly as crushing. I'm not quite done yet but should have the house all purty-like by the weekend. Normally I would be totally freaked out I'm so behind. This year, not so much.
Please don't get me wrong, I love Christmas..
Just not this one.
We've had a huge influx of family visiting since Thanksgiving and the distractions have been wonderful. That being said, I still have had to lug out (and face) the Christmas decor and that has been no fun. When I finally got the kids down for "quiet time" last Saturday, I was in the basement
In a big way.
I had custom stockings made for Matt and I back in '02 and coming across them literally dropped me to my knees. I could barely breathe my heart hurt so badly and I cried like a child.
It was August 12th all over again.
This grieving stuff completely sucks... however, it's a process I have no choice but to face. If not now, when? Once I regained composure and got on with the business of decking the halls it all wasn't nearly as crushing. I'm not quite done yet but should have the house all purty-like by the weekend. Normally I would be totally freaked out I'm so behind. This year, not so much.
Please don't get me wrong, I love Christmas..
Just not this one.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tebow Time ~ Full Circle Style...
Uncle JoeJoe and Auntie D (Matt's younger brother and his darling wife) are in town .. the kiddos had a BLAST breaking the rules...
And scoring touchdowns!! :-)
And scoring touchdowns!! :-)
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