All I want for Christmas
So what’s on your Christmas list this year? New clothes, a trip, some tech toy? I loved reading the lists my kids made this year as they ranged from a single item (Preslie wants a pink doctor kit), to the double digits, to the suggestions. Yes, Beaudry and Braunson didn’t want to burden Santa this year so they only gave suggestions. I’ve been so busy with finals, grades, and Christmas parties that I’m finally sitting down to write my list.
Well I already know some of my gifts because I bought them. There will be one that is big and red and goes really fast. I can’t wait to use it in the spring and will have to wait with anticipation for a few more months. There are a couple of small things that I even wrapped for myself that will be more of a surprise to Cami because I have them coming from her (don’t worry they are small and practical gifts). Usually I don’t buy my own gifts so we will see how I like it this year.
So if I know some of what I’m getting, what else could I want for Christmas? All I want for Christmas is time with my family and time at home. Sounds silly, but I’m coming off a busy couple of months and being home and being a dad and husband sound pretty good right now. The best part is this is a gift I know I can get.
Whatever you ask for this year, I hope you’ll find the gift of quality time waiting under your tree. We live in a busy world and quality time with those we love can be hard to find. I’ll miss being with extended family and some friends, but I’ll cherish the time at home with my special ones. Merry Christmas to each of you. I hope this has been a great year and that you will look back at 2009 and see steps towards connection, stronger bonds, and a sense of security in your life.
