Christmas

It's interesting how the Christmas season can bring out such emotions in people. I'm finding that this year I am especially looking forward to seeing the lights on the houses, putting up our tree, hearing the music and seeing the snow. I have many great memories of past Christmas' being with family, decorating with my Mum, eating Christmas dinner with close relatives. In the past I haven't really taken the time to watch and enjoy the season like I should have. Part of that stems from the fact that I worked in retail for so long and when you are in that line of business you tend to get numb over the years. You hear the music EVERYDAY from the beginning of November until January 1st. The people that are shopping are not always the pinnacle of good cheer. And when you work in that environment and then you have to go out and do your OWN shopping in that environment.....well....it can take a great amount of patience. Somewhere along the line Christmas can get "lost".

This year, the Christmas season will be different. I will have my kids and hubby by my side as we decorate our tree and house. We will enjoy listening and dancing to the Christmas music. My kids will help me bake yummy treats and maybe we will enjoy a car ride or two looking specifically for the house with the most lights. We will gather with friends and relatives and enjoy each other's company. And on Christmas day, I will especially love watching the kids open their gifts from Santa and eating Turkey (my favourite meal). It may seem to you like I have done all of these things on Christmas' past.....and I have. But my vision is clearer now. My life is precious. I need to live everyday to it's fullest for that is the only way it should be done. Take it from me, I know. So I encourage everyone to see Christmas through the eyes of a child...to see it like you are just noticing it for the first time. Remember the reason for the season. And ENJOY!