Thoughts at the end of Christmas...........

The day is almost gone… its hard to believe that all the anticipation, preparations, planning, cooking and gift wrapping is over in less than 24 hours. Sometimes it makes me sad. Sad to see the day go so quickly. It isn’t the family gathering and the giving of gifts that make me sad, it’s knowing that another year is almost gone.

In a few short days 2008 will be here. Life seems to have passed so quickly these last few years. Both of my daughters are out of high school, working and becoming their own person.

Storm & Samantha

I miss those Christmases of toys spread all over the house; looking for tiny pieces to games or Barbie doll shoes. I miss them waiting on Santa to come.

I hope they remember those Christmases and they pass it on to their own babies.

Do you ever wonder if your kids really know how much you love them? I mean, yes, they hear the words but do they really KNOW it? Do they know that this day, like any other day can’t ever be done over? I hope my girls know it.
I hope I have shown my girls how precious they are to me, how wonderful the holidays and any other day is when I get to spend it with them.

Sam (Samantha) is not home this Christmas and I miss her badly.

For so many years there was just us. I used to tell them we were ”The Three Musketeers”.

We were there for each other to lean on, to listen to. All the ups and downs we took on and got through it.

Can you tell I am feeling a little melancholy? It’s the traditions, the music, and the decorations that get me feeling like this.
December 26th always seems like such a let down after today. Not only is it the day after all the hustle and bustle of Christmas but also closer to the end of the year, closer to starting 2009.

I want to start making some plans. I feel very tired this evening and thinking of all the things I would like to do, things I would like to see and things I would like to learn next year. I would like to go on a trip, go exploring, learn a new language, learn to “sign”, lose some weight, redo some rooms in my home, and be well known for something, anything!
Have you decided what you will do different next year?

Will you make a New Year resolution and then not keep it?
I have started writing this down, making plans, not just thinking it, but actually writing down how I am going to accomplish my goals. I can keep saying it, but doing it is the way to get it done.

Tomorrow I am going to start taking down the decorations- the tree and ornies first. The pine garlands and snowflakes will be good till at least the middle of January.
When do you take down your decorations?

I need to start working on some new projects.
What are you working on right now?

Maybe make something new to put on my door.
What do you put on your door after Christmas?

I also have a ton of hardbacks that I want to read while its cold weather.
What kind of books do you like?

What swaps are you planning on joining or doing?
I love doing swaps. I love getting things in the mail that someone else has made. It’s like a small gift of a little part of you. J
There is nothing better than mail from a friend.

I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday; full of amazing memories.

Are you going shopping for the "post Christmas" sales?