Through the eyes of my children...

This week was a little sad for me. Even though I had a great Thanksgiving, it was sprinkled with several friends losing loved ones and a family member going through a tough time. I took these problems as my own. ( Not a healthy thing, I know but it is how I am!) So yesterday when it was time to decorate the Christmas tree I really wasn't interested. I tried to get excited but just felt blah. But I talked myself into doing it for the girls. I AM SO GLAD I DID! Emma was such a great help and such a pro! She knew which ornaments were my favorite and which were sentimental for me and put those up first. And Izzy! It was her first time to decorate the tree and she was just in awe of the lights, the boxes with tissue paper and all the fun ornaments! She kept saying, "Mommy, LOOK!!" She was so fun to watch. We watched The Wizard of Oz while we were decorating and for a moment I stepped back and saw it all through their eyes. It brought me to tears but happy tears. Life is always going to have tough times and sadness will always be in our lives, but to see my children's joy for those precious hours was such a important lesson for me. You truly do have to find the little things and let that fill you up and remind you of all that is important to you. Enjoy this holiday season and take time for the little moments and remember the true reason for the season!

Oh so addicted!

I was without my computer for almost a week and it was really hard! I knew I was on the computer a lot but I didn't realize how many things I didn't do because I was on it. I cleaned out every junk drawer in my house, dusted everything, and found about 6 different things we have been looking for! So I am glad I had this little wake up call and am going to try harder not to be at the computer so much. I don't want to be addicted to this need to be connected at all times. Maybe I should find a support group... wonder if facebook has one? HAHA!!!!

What are you THANKFUL for?

This month on facebook I am going to put in my status one thing I am thankful for everyday. Last night as the election results came out I was pretty bummed with the ending and was pretty grumpy about it. But this morning I have realized how thankful I am to have lived in a country that we have choices on who we can vote for, the fact that we have the right to vote, the technology to watch the results unfold and the opportunity to do it all again in 2 more years! So I am going to keep reminding myself of all the things I am thankful for and I challenge you to do it too! What are you THANKFUL for?