Yes, the weather outside is frightful (blizzard and snowing up a storm). So let's do a fill-in to keep warm!!
1. You get on chance at life. Live it to the fullest!!
2. No one has the right to make you not enjoy something. If you like Christmas and your spouse doesn't, ignore him. He'll get over it and you can celebrate. (Yes, I am speaking from personal experience!)
3. It's Christmas card time. I also need to put together some things for the Ontario package. Sooner rather than later, or else they will become "New Years Presents".
4. The amount of snow we are getting is ridiculous! I was just fine with the brown ugliness of of fall. Really, I was!!
5. I feel more Christmasy today, so I will use it to do some tedious Christmas jobs.
6. Before bed I am trying to read some Anne of Green Gables. My sister bought me a copy from the house where L.M. Montgomery wrote the story. Every night I get into bed, read a few pages and then my eyes get heavy. I close my book, take off my glasses and...goodnight!
7.And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching some more of Season 5 of "The Office", tomorrow my plans include shopping and working in Promiseland (if we can dig ourselves out, of course!) and Sunday, I want to grocery shop, do some baking and have a great time at our small group Christmas party!
Tonight is another Family Night. We are going to be talking about Advent and lighting a wreath. I think the kids will enjoy it, especially the candle part. It is just a good way to talk about the Christmas story and set the tone for the rest of the season!! Should be good.
Both of my kids have colds. So they are both still in bed this morning. Maggie was up most of the night, so she is at home with Janet. I figured Aidan could use another day of rest before heading out into the germ infested school. Hopefully he will be better tomorrow.
Today is Tuesday, so I thought we should do some Christmas songs. I am going to try and not repeat the ones I did last year. This year, I thought I would start with a funny song about Christmas. The kids love this song and I do, too because it speaks so much truth. Anyway, enjoy!!
I have decided to follow Clare and post what Mandy has on her blog. I need something easy today, after decorating and watching three kids this morning. I am tired.
(1) What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Miracle on 34th Street (the new version). Other favorites are the ones that are on TV every year, especially "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown" and "Rudolph".
(2) What is your LEAST favorite Christmas movie?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
(3) What is your favorite Christmas song?
So many to choose from, but my favorite would be this one:
(4) What Christmas song(s) drives you crazy?
Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time
(5) What is your favorite Christmas drink? (i.e. egg nog, hot chocolate)
Egg nog or Mint Hot Chocolate
(6) What is your favorite Christmas memory?
Getting engaged. Jonathan totally surprised me. I had no idea, even though I should have had a few clues. It was wonderful!!
(7) What is the best toy/gift you've received on Christmas?
Well, other than my engagement ring, I would have to say that most of the gifts my hubby gives are WONDERFUL!! Last year it was an iPod Nano. The year before that it was "Pride and Prejudice" (The collector's version) and a diamond necklace...He really does know how to buy gifts. I am pretty sure something is up already with this years, although I have no idea what!!
(8) What is the worst toy/gift you've received on Christmas?
It is hard to choose something...
(9) What do you LOVE about the holidays?
Celebrating Jesus, family and friends. I love giving people things, too!!
(10) What annoys you about the holidays?
CROWDS!!!!!!
(11) Do you prefer star or angel on top of a Christmas tree? Or something else?
Always an angel.
(12) What is your family favorite recipe at Christmas?
My Mom's fudge.
(13) Are you a Grinch or a Who at Christmastime?
Totally a Who!!
(14) Christmas light displays - Love them or Hate them?
I love the ones that aren't all figurines. I like the ones where people have actually put a lot of time and energy into them.
(15) Santas at the mall - Fun times or Creepy?
Depends. Some are creepy and some are really, genuinely nice and good at being Santa. My kids do not like to go, though!
(16) Christmas cards - do you send them, yes or no?
Yes
(17) What is the best thing about Christmas, in your opinion?
Celebrating the miracle of Jesus, his birth and ultimately his death so that I may live!! He is an amazing King!! I am glad that I serve him!
(18) What is the worst thing about Christmas?
The whole materialism of Christmas. We could do with less of that!! It makes people crazy!
(19) When do you put the tree up and take it down?
Always around the beginning of December.
(20) Out of the 12 days of Christmas, which day and item would you want your truelove to give to you?
Five gold rings. My hubby would love for me to give him the 10 drummers drumming.
(21) Why do you think that Grandma got run over by a reindeer?
She'd been drinkin' too much eggnog.
(22) Who is your favorite reindeer?
Rudolph!!
(23) Do you believe in Santa Claus?
Sure.
(24) What is your favorite smell at Christmastime?
Mmmmm...apple spice!!
(25) What would make you happy at Christmas this year?
Just to take the time to really celebrate what this season is all about. To stop and pause and reflect on who Jesus is and who I am in him. That special time with God would be lovely!!
