Ok, so I don't think I have to do a true confession for you. It's pretty obvious that my week gets away from me. Before I know it things get crazy and I've only posted once or twice in a week. It's not my intention, trust me. I just need to work out a little better schedule in the day so I can get a blog post typed up. Anyways, back to My Favorite Fridays.... 1. Aaron and I were able to go to Emmy's Christmas party at school yesterday. She loved having us there and we loved being there. She was excited to show us everything. They played games, made some crafts, read some books, had a snack, at attempted playing musical chairs. A great time had by all! I'm so thankful that we've found a school that Emmy loves and that Emmy loves in return. She loves her teacher, Mrs. Kelley. It made me a little sad knowing that Mrs. Kelley wouldn't be her teacher next year. I told myself not to think too far ahead, there's still half a year to enjoy this class. And I'm positive that next year will be just as good. And next year we'll have 2 kids there instead of 1! 2. I read a short devotional early in December this year about complicating Christmas. We often say Jesus is the Reason for the Season, but that never seems to keep us from packing our schedules full, traveling cross country, buying stuff we don't need, and stressing every minute about every detail. I knew we didn't have travel plans this year for Christmas, or many plans at all to be honest, and I purposed that this Christmas would be a simple one. Simple in many ways. Low stress, more time making memories than making plans, and being an open example to my kids about what the miracle of Jesus birth is really about. And I can sit here right now and say in honesty that I'm so happy with how the last few weeks have been. Last night we were able to STRESS FREE walk through the mall and enjoy the holiday cheer and being together. We've had the opportunity to sit and watch Christmas movies together as a family and eat popcorn and snuggle. We've been able to pile in the van and just spend some time enjoying Christmas lights a few times just this week. It's been one of my favorite Christmas Seasons to date. At least in the 5 yr history of our little family. 3. Aaron started his new job this week! He had two and a half days of training at the begining of the week. He seems pretty excited to get started and I'm so thankful he's got something to be excited about again! He starts back on the 26th. I know he's glad to have some time off, but he's also ready to get things going. 4. This last Tuesday we had our Women's Christmas Tea for Church. This was our third year doing it and our first year hosting it on our own. It's one of my favorite events that we do at Church and I was so excited about it again this year. The last 2 years we've LOVED going to some nearby Tea Rooms, but we knew we'd be able to do it a little more inexpensively this year. Due to the nasty flu that's going around, it was rescheduled once and the location was moved last minute but it still turned out great. I'm planning on doing a bonus post with more pictures today or on Monday. We had a great time and the food was excellent! 5. One of the best things about this week is that the flu is over!!! It's finally out of our house and the house is clean and degermed! Here's to hoping we're protected from it for the rest of the season! My prayer for you over the last few days of this Christmas season is that in the rush and craziness of the last minute, that you would stop and take some time to reflect on what Jesus coming to this earth, taking on flesh, living, and then dying -for you- means to you right now. At this point in your life, whenever you are in your marriage, your situation with your kids, your relationship with your friends and family, whatever your struggle, hurt, or pain is... What does the birth of that baby mean to you?
Consider it. Write a few things down. Post them somewhere. That way when the craziness of the next few days peaks and your mind is going a mile a minute and wrapping paper is coming out of your ears, you have a reminder right in front of you of your specific "reason for the season"!
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