Christmas Memories

Ok, as we were all waking up this morning, my immediate thoughts were wow I have so much to do and no time to do it in. Presents to wrap, house to clean, things to pack, etc... Then I get bombarded with both of my kids crying, I'm hungry, I need to go potty... etc and although we'd like to not show our frustration to our kids, it happens. I could hear my voice start to get that tone and then as I was feeding Isaac his cereal, he's smiling and talking and Ada is talking to him, I found myself feeling bad for being a little impatient with both of them. Then I started thinking that Christmas is almost here. IT's seems like we just moved here not to long ago, Feb, and now the year is gone. Anyway, Ada tells me she would like toast for breakfast. I decided to make her some cinnamon, sugar toast. My Grandma Lundy made this for me all the time. IT was my favorite. Of course my child only ate two bites, but at least she tried it. The cin. toast made me think of her and the holidays. She died right after the new year, as my sister was having Zackary, which was almost five years ago. It's weird how time flys by and you don't think of things until something reminds you of them. Well, the toast this morning brought her into my mind and the Christmas cactus that I have of hers always blooms right after Christmas and I started thinking how my Dad must feel around the holidays without either of his parents. I've heard so many sad things this holiday already. My mom's cousin's husband died on Sunday, unexpectedly, and then my friend Katie's grandmother is now entering hospice for her terminal illness. So, from now on I'm gonna try and soak in all the memories I can so later in life I'll at least have those to hang on to. My intention of this is not to be sad, but to remind myself and maybe others that we should appreciate family and friends when possible and sometimes the holidays are our only chances. So as we are all traveling and griping at each other and of all the things that have to get done before Christmas, remember the reason for the season and try to enjoy these times. I thank God that I have my kids, and parents and grandparents and lots of family and friends to spend Christmas with. Soak up all the memories you can and enjoy your time with your family and friends. Merry Christmas to everyone.