Tis the season

We're in full holiday swing mode over here. I sort of kind of wish that I have stayed good at keeping my blog updated, but way too many priorities come before it. At least I'm still writing in my kid's journals. Anyhow, I LOVE Christmas! And the kids do too. Even though things are a lot different this year, I can't tell you how much joy the spirit of Christmas brings me. Somehow what is really important is really all that matters. I mean, I'm still all about traditions. We have Princess Elf that comes and goes from the North Pole every day (she doesn't do anything fancy, but find a new spot to sit and watch the kids make their choices.) We have our advent calendars, we're decorating, looking at Christmas lights, singing Christmas songs, and watching Christmas movies. Most importantly, we're talking about Jesus. We're talking about the miracle of His birth and how He was born in a stable to a sweet, fair Mother and a protective, caring Father. We're talking about shepherds seeing angels and wisemen bringing special gifts. We're talking about a bright star and all the signs of Christ's birth. We're talking about why it is so important to remember Jesus and how He changed the world. All of this talking and trying to get the right message across to my kids has been the perfect reminder to me of the perfect love of our Savior. I'm remembering how Jesus was once an infant with a mother and father to take of Him and how amazing it is that we are provided the perfect opportunities to have a Christ-like love. How I want the faith and strength that Mary had! She didn't know what would happen to them. She just knew to listen, obey, and to remember why she was carrying this child. I'm remembering to look at my kids and see their beauty more often, be patient, and more loving. I'm remembering that what makes a house a home is the Spirit that dwells there. I'm remembering that because of that first Christmas I am capable of anything life throws at me. Our perfect Savior was born in an imperfect world and will come again. I'm remembering that Christ is there for me, to lift me, to teach me, and help me be who I want and need to become, which is more like Him. Life is challenging and often times seems extremely complex. Christmas can even be complicated and stressful. However, Jesus Christ is simple. Bringing Him into our homes can make life more simple too.
I don't have a lot of money to spend on presents and I don't know where my life is headed. I DO have a family to love and nurture though and I KNOW with every part of my Soul that Jesus was born for me. I LOVE Christmas!!! I hope all of you are enjoying it too!