I'm sitting in our living room, the smell of cinnamon ornaments drifting in from the kitchen, watching some modern version of Little Women on Lifetime. Part of me is kind of Meg-ish, too: practical and a bit bossy at times. Part of me is a bit Beth: I play piano. But I always really connected with Jo- you know, the independent one who read books and wrote stories and was a huge tomboy.
I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to grade anything before tomorrow. I probably won't. After all, I have to stay at school until 6 for a meeting tomorrow, so I may as well just stay and grade stuff after school. Practical, right? Not the best decision, I'm sure, but I'd really just like to enjoy the rest of my Sunday. That's logical, I think. I have 90 Beowulf tests to grade and numerous other worksheets to look over. But...here I sit, enjoying a break, willing Christmas break to hasten its arrival by decorating our tree and wrapping gifts.
I bought some new ornaments today. One is a stuffed owl, because owls make me think of Harry Potter, and Harry Potter makes me happy. One is Yoda, for my nerdy hubby, who is so excited about the new Star Wars movies that he talks about it almost daily :) One is a kitty ornament- Minion is like our kid right now, so I figure she deserves her own ornament. She already has a stocking.
And the last ornament simply says "LOVE." The reason we celebrate Christmas anyway. I know Jesus wasn't born on December 25th, but we choose this time of year to celebrate God's love for us. We celebrate our love for our friends and family. We love the Christmas movies, the hot cocoa, the twelve kinds of cookies, the renditions of "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World."
What do you LOVE about Christmas?
I didn't know there are Star Wars ornaments...oh my boys would love those! (But I won't tell them because they wouldn't go very well with my Victorian-looking ornaments) :)
ReplyDeleteWe love all those things you mentioned, as well as seeing our kids perform in the church Christmas play, going on drives looking at lights, lighting advent candles, and finding ways to give to others during this season, and more! SO much to look forward to in the coming month!
I didn't know there are Star Wars ornaments...oh my boys would love those! Hmmm, not going to tell them though because they would look funny alongside for Victorian style ornaments. :)
ReplyDeleteWe love all those Christmas things you mentioned. And also seeing our kids perform in the church play is always a joy. Other highlights of the season we look forward to are: driving around looking at Christmas lights, lighting advent candles, making crafts for gifts, baking cookies for neighbors, and finding ways to give during this season. SO much to look forward to in the coming month!
I also saw a Darth Vader ornament! I really feel like Christmas would be so fun with kids :) I'm excited for the coming years when we have a house full of kiddos.
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