Out of frustration, I started making a list. Not a Christmas list...but a list of things that have broken this past year by the hands of Ty and Crew. Here's the list:
-microwave
-hot chocolate maker
-laptop
-new computer hard drive
-toilet tank
-Chase's DS
-ihome
-home phones
Interestingly, after making the list I felt a huge sense of appreciation for them. Maybe because if I didn't have Ty and Crew...I would trade any and all of these "things" for them. The few years spent wanting them has made these few years of having them so much better. So, as I think abt. the real meaning of Christmas this year, the Grinch said it best..."Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas … perhaps … means a little bit more!” This Christmas I'm especially grateful for my family...for Ty for his sweet grin, Crew for his persistence (which will get him far in life), Faith for her willingness to help when needed, Chase for his sensitive side and Kirk for working hard and always being there for us. Merry Christmas!
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Those boys can be trouble....but they're also so much fun. I'm glad you're concentrating on the positives!
Oh, Danielle, you poor thing. You are such and sweet mom.
So true...we all need to be reminded of that!
I wish you would have had this little epiphany about "things" before you did the shopping for the kids, but at least you had it before doing my shopping...so, that's good.
P.S. I loved your Christmas card, Danielle. Thank you for remembering us!
I love your thoughts and agree.
I was just thinking about all the things we've had broken the last couple weeks!! Baah. Nicely put, though. And I would gladly trade anything in my house for my little cuties too.
Hey, let's strike a deal. You guys move back to Utah, and I'll keep Ty and Crew one day a week. No, twice a week. Let them loose at my house. Deal? We can negotiate :)
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