Tis the Season

I love the Christmas season! I love listening to Christmas music, decorating, baking, wrapping presents.....It always seems to go too fast, though. The kids are always really excited this time of year, counting the days until we go to Grandma's house.
The kids had their Christmas musical at church on Sunday. They all did a great job! It was so cute to watch. Paola and Christian did an excellent job remembering all their lines.

Christmas can also be a sad time, too. I have had a rough time lately missing dad. I guess it's the holiday season. He loved Christmas time and really got into it. The other day I was driving and heard the Nat King Cole "Christmas Song". That was dad's favorite. I almost had to pull the car over because I started crying and couldn't see. Earlier that day, Asa had seen the Old Spice in the bathroom cabinet (I keep it around and smell it once in a while to think of dad). He wanted some on so he could smell like Grandpa. I guess the combo of those 2 things just made the tears come. You never know when a 'moment' is going to hit. I'm looking forward to being home in OH with all my family, but there will defiantely be something missing without dad again.

But, it still is a great season and a time to celebrate. A lady at church was telling me that she doesn't like to decorate and get into the whole 'christmas' thing because she thinks it's become too much and the true meaning has been lost. I said that whenever we have a birthday party for someone, we put up decorations, make food, etc. to celebrate. And, this is the season to celebrate the birthday of our Lord, so why not put up decorations and celebrate?! Of course, we need to keep it all in perspective and not get carried away with the commercialism involved. It's all about balance! Why not enjoy the season and have fun--celebrating!?!

So...Jesus is the reason for the season...so CELEBRATE!! Merry Christmas!