In just a few short days, a battle’s going to break out in my (mostly) happy home. Every November, my family starts its annual Christmas Music War. Each year it’s me against my husband, Joe, and the three darlings that I brought into this world. I might add after a collective 36 hours of labor and three, count them three, C-sections. This year, I’m taking a proactive … [Read more...]
Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas
Yesterday I took my life into my hands and entered my husband’s storage room, I mean office, to take the boxes of ornaments out so that we could finally get our Christmas groove on. I know, I know. Many of you have had your trees up and houses decorated for weeks. My two sisters decorated their homes shortly after Thanksgiving. Joe and I have always danced to the beat of … [Read more...]
When “Santa” Makes a Mistake
When my husband and I had our first child 17 years ago, we decided that, when it came to Christmas gifts, we would follow the three gift rule. We joked that it if it was good enough for the infant Jesus, it surely was good enough for baby Tom. As our family grew to three children, this tradition has continued to work for us. I love that I can narrow my search down to a few, … [Read more...]
Yes, There is a Santa
When I was growing up, Santa Claus played an important part in my family’s Christmas tradition. My parents were really big on the magic of the season, and they went to pretty elaborate lengths to make the holiday extra special for my two sisters and me. This included a personal visit from the big man himself. Each year after the early children’s Christmas Eve service at … [Read more...]
Deck the Halls With Lots of Memories
I can’t believe that once again it’s time to break out the Christmas ornaments and decorate the tree. Yes, many of you had your trees up and decorated weeks ago. My two sisters had their homes beautifully decorated shortly after Thanksgiving. They mailed their Christmas cards by December 1. We just put up our tree today, and once again I’m skipping the Christmas cards. … [Read more...]
