One More Sleep
The morning dawns just as every other morning but this day is different. It’s not like yesterday or the day before. This day is filled...
Christmas Break Is No Break
I understand that children should be released from school to celebrate Christmas. (Yes, I know, it sounds like a prison term. Have you...
Mom was Pissed!
“Bobby says that Santa’s not real.” We were in the car heading towards the bridge, going beachside for some odd reason. “He says it’s...
Why am I Buying This Gift?
“Dyl is participating in a gift exchange for her Girl Scouts.” Sarah was filling us in on the upcoming holiday celebrations. “They...
The Little Stockings
At the beginning of this week, I mentioned how we bought stockings for new family members. Now the significant others of our children...
Now It's My Turn
“What are you planning on doing for the kids this Christmas?” It may seem like an odd question to you, but the kids aren’t kids,...
Two Types of Decorators
The holiday season is in full force as we move into December and houses and yards are being smothered in Christmas cheer. Storage tubs...
Christmas Tree in the Dark
The house is quiet. No television. No music. The children are asleep. It’s also dark. No night lights. No bathroom light to keep...
The Traditional Purchase
It was the heaviest storage tub I pulled out of the garage as we began the Christmas chaos at our house. I almost needed Zac’s help...
Broken Decorations
It never seems to fail. Every year, I toss out a strand of lights. A few bulbs go out and so half a string of lights are left in the...
