Christ-less Christmas

   This year I set out to bring Christ into Christmas for my kids this year.......and totally failed. I kept on saying in my head Christmas Eve.

   "Ok tonight I'm gonna have some special program like my Mom always used to do". 

  With stories, songs, prayers, and other wonderful things that bring the spirit into your home. Totally didn't do or plan anything like that. I don't even remember what we did. I think we played a Ben Ten racing game on the Wii. Nice! Well, I had also planned on doing this Christ into Christmas thing when my family came to celebrate with us too. We played a dragon game instead. It's not like I'm avoiding it on purpose or anything. I really genuinely want this! It's like my brain gets all foggy and forgets. Can Satan do that to you?  I don't know, but I'm starting to wonder. How can i just forget? So on my "to do" list I am adding "put together a Christmas program". So I'll get a binder or something and I'll be prepared for next year. It could be a tradition that my children carry on. It's really important to remember charity and to be giving. Christmas can turn into a really selfish time. Instead of wanting to be like Christ and to give to and serve others it's me me me. What am I going to get? Maybe being disappointed if there is only a few gifts under that tree for you. I know my kids can get really entitled and greedy for sure. 

  One thing we did do is have all the cousins get together and donate money to a family who's home had burned down, presents and all. I'm glad they were so willing and ready to give. So that's one thing to be proud of. Maybe next year I can be proud of myself too! 

Also, I got my hair did. I love my hairdresser. Joey from Headlines