A LESSON FROM AN ANONYMOUS PERSON

The year of 2008 has been one of the worst years on record for my family, extended family and friends. Most details I can't publish for all, but it has been a generally sucky year. It makes me want to partake in many a martini. Bubby bought these new martini glasses to help us along on our drinking binge. (chocolate milk for the kids in two of them) This year basically translates in to a huge Ba-Humbug effect for me. We aren't putting up lights this year and in fact....I decided that we wouldn't have a Christmas tree as well.

But then, some blessed soul literally left a tree on my doorstep in a pan of water. Someone who in their own struggles, stepped outside of their own personal pain to brighten the lives of someone else and her children (who were begging for a tree).

So now I have had a change of heart and will count all my blessings and continue with the Christmas traditions that my children look forward to and love. .......

A gingerbread house that Bubby and the kids made - complete with Star Wars action figures.
(the next day he let them deconstruct it and eat it for lunch)

Christmas cookies decorated....complete with pigs and cactus.

Breakfast with Santa Claus and a glimpse of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

When I see the complete joy on their faces, I am so grateful.