Again with the unintentional hiatus...
So here we are at November 1st. Halloween came and went with a snowstorm of all things. (Continued prayers for strength for those affected the most severely...)
November...The birth month of 2 of my favorite people. One is a gorgeous young lady who will be 24 and knows what I'm thinking before I do and manages to run her house, have a life and marriage and ride with me on crazy off the wall ideas that only she gets and somehow finds time to help me manage my life..the other is my teeny tiny boy who will be a whole 6 this month but will always be my baby who makes me laugh every silly day...
It is also the high mommy pressure start of the holiday season. Yes the time of year where my new husband will file for a holiday separation or understand why I'm nuts. The time of year that baking gets factored in to grocery lists, volunteering is at an all time high, snowmen overrun my home (much like the zombie apocalypse), charity work comes to a head and my appearances at school functions becomes a daily occurrence. Honestly, its one of my many favorite times to be a mom.
I love that my sons get excited about every day. I love that they see how to help others and can help parlay that into everyday life. I love the stars in their eyes and the general glow they lend to my home during the season. I love that people say hi and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I love that no matter how old anyone is they do believe in the magic of lights and snow and trees.
Maybe I'm naive in my thinking but I do believe that every child deserves Christmas. Every child deserves to find something under the tree. Every child should get to have the magic and happiness even if its only for a day. So now that it's November 1st go out and find an angel tree when they are up or get involved in a roup that's helping give Christmas to those who need it most. I know a chick who's got an awesome project who could use a hand. (wink wink)
