It's that time of year again, and I'm planning some fun things for our family to do around Christmas time. One of them is our annual trip to Frankenmuth this weekend. Bronner's and chicken dinner. What could be better? Oh, it gets better....
I'm also planning a theme movie night! I've chosen on of my favorites, "It's a Wonderful Life". I love the theme of this movie and think it is so relevant to my two teens. I want them to know that their lives will never be insignificant, no matter how small or defeated they may feel. I want them to know that the kindness of friends and even strangers will be there for them in their times of need. I want them to know that while money is important, helping others is even more important. I want them to know that they are never alone if they have a friend, and that they are far from ordinary. I have some fun plans to lighten this theme up, including some fun favors and a few games. I will be making them a nice meal and offering candy from the 40's. It will be a fun time for sure, whether they think so or not. These are the things they will remember long after they leave home.
And that's not all! I have other things planned, such as the traditional trimming of the tree, baking cookies, caroling, and our light tour. Notice shopping isn't on the list?? I'm hoping to do very little shopping and more hand-making of gifts again this year. I am excited to do our annual Christmas card photo shoot and even more excited for the first significant snow! This is when I open both side doors on the van, open up the windows, blast the Christmas music and "sleigh" us down the driveway! I'm so glad for a nice long driveway!
Sure we have a couple concerts on the list, a church thing or two, but I've got to be honest, sitting on the couch flanked by my family, drinking cocoa, and watching Charlie Brown for the millionth time is my idea of the best Christmas activity ever!! I can't worry about the money and the gifts and the lack of time. I can only try to make Christmas the best family-filled time I can and give my girls memories for a lifetime.
Merry Christmas to you a little early. Maybe the bug has bitten me a bit early this year. I think I'll ride this wave...it's feeling good!
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Every year at Christmas I watch the old black and white Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge "Christmas Carol"
I wait for the line near the end when he says,"I don't deserve to be so happy."
And I always say in my heart. And yet you are! The power of repentance Amen.
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