Priorities

This Christmas Season has really started to put things into perspective. The last few years my priorities have been way out of whack. During previous Christmas seasons my number one goal was to get everyone (especially the hubby) everything they wished for. Wow, I am way up there in the "it's the thought that counts" competition. But what was bad was that I did get everything they wished for....which resulted in spending WAY TOO MUCH MONEY!

Well this year we are looking at the Holidays from a one income point of view. The best gift I ever could have asked for was the ability to be home with my baby. Therefore, I have no Christmas list this year. It was actually difficult to make a short list because I feel so complete. I DON'T NEED ANYTHING! That's really a first for me. I was always the kid up at 5 a.m. itching to rip open that paper. Now, don't get me wrong. I still get giddy inside when I see the pretty paper under the tree. But I would be completely content if it was all filled with baby food and diapers. Everything that I want to wish for this year is for my baby. My mind is in a totally new place and I like it!

Whoops!

A month? Really... I've been gone for a month? Wow, my apologies! I just get this up and running and I abandon my readers for a solid month! Well, while I don't feel it excuses me I am dealing with BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS!!!

Yes, this monumental event has taken over my existence. My house has been transformed into the North Pole. I kid you not, every room has at least something Christmas related in it... down to the pine scented hand soap in the guest bath. It's so true that the Holidays take on a whole new meaning when you have children.

Aside from decking the halls at home, we have also been trying to get some of the traditional experiences done with our little girl. This has been hard to do with my serious fear of Swine Flu and every other germ related illness! I would put my baby in a bubble if I could! But we did venture out to Santa Land. The experience was....memorable. For all those who say our baby never cries...bring Santa into the picture. She's not so jolly around the big guy.


While Christmas is less than two weeks away... and I am hosting two major family events at our house.... I will do my best to get back on my blogging feet! Happy Holidays!