My teens have both presented me with their Christmas wish lists. Almost everything on their lists are in the high price range--hundreds of dollars for many things. Sometimes I miss the Barbies and Legos days! :) I know what our budget is, and the way it stands now, they may get one "big" present (big pricewise, not sizewise) and a handful of "small" presents (once again, pricewise not sizewise). I KNOW they are blessed and will have a nice Christmas--but there is part of me that feels that there isn't much under the tree and I need to do more! I guess I am just used to the old days--lots of toys under the tree made a great "spread" and didn't cost very much. Now, good things come in small packages--but it just looks so sparse! I think this is more about me than them--I think they will be happy with what they get. Still, I am SURE that some of their "wealthier" friends will get MORE--oh, well, who cares!! That is NOT what the season is all about! I'm feeling a bit "bah humbugish" this year--partly because of things like this, but mostly because I thought for sure that we would be living a very different life in Florida this Christmas. Seriously, this delayed move is putting a damper on things, both emotionally and financially. Still, I know that there are many others who are struggling MUCH more than we are. Why does the commercialism of Christmas creep in even when you fight hard to not let it?!! I think my issue is more about having dreams that are remaining unfulfilled--but I think they will be, in time. As the new year approaches, I want to focus more on the positive things that I WILL make happen this coming year instead of dwelling on what did NOT happen in 2007. I truly hope to make 2008 our best year ever! :)
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