Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

"Mama, why does Santa have so many toys in his bag?" McClain asked me as his brown eyes focus on the Santa Claus picture hanging on the wall.

Before I have a chance to give him an answer, his sister , full of wisdom and knowledge, pipes up with all of the confidence in the world "Buddy, Santa took toys to all of the boys and girls who didn't have a lot of toys.  We should give the toys we aren't playing with anymore to some babies to make them happy."  I love them.

As I struggle with how to balance the Christmas season - buying the right gifts (on a budget), playing Santa, parties, Christmas cards, decorating, creating traditions, and oh yeah it's supposed to be about Jesus' birthday - these two remind me that it doesn't have to be perfect.

Just celebrate.

Have hope.

 Be joyful.

We are blessed.

I want to keep it simple this year.  Rather than get bogged down with the "to-do" list I want to enjoy Lucy Mills being 4 and McClain being 3 this season.

It's Christmas time y'all.