Christmas thoughts

I am typing write now probably out of avoidance behavior (something I am good at unfortunately). I have so much that needs to get done and I am not doing it! We have not decorated for Christmas yet, which is late for us. I have been putting it off, in part because of a very busy week, an unusually busy husband this week, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. I have so many things I want to do with our children and for our children and I just feel the time slipping away. I like to be intentional with our Christmas, if that makes sense. I know we have to be intentional if we are going to do the special traditions and really savor the true meaning of Christmas. I want our children to understand that this year we are cutting back, not just because of the economy and our budget, but also because of the excess we already have. I want them to truly "get" the meaning of Christmas...that it is not about the get, but the give!

Anyhow, I should go now and at least get our Christmas cards done while little ones are sleeping. I am reminded that I need to spend some time myself reflecting the true meaning. Maybe that will better prepare me to pass it on to our children.