you know you are a giant ball of Christmas mush when Elf can make you tear up (the part when all the people in Central Park are singing). seriously. how did i become this soft? sometimes it feels like my heart is going to pop right out.

i for one cannot wait for the next week. no school for the kids and i have told all my clients i'm on vacation. we aren't going anywhere except for hopefully skiing a day in the hills. but we will be on vacation. even the husband is off for a few days.

i have also realized that as i get older, things that didn't used to matter as much now matter SO much. homemade ornaments are way better than a fancy tree.it's time to start taking more photos. i should start a scrapbook for the kids (yes, i said start...sigh).

so. i doubt i will post again until after Christmas. enjoy your blessings, and go out of your way to do something special for a stranger. call your family. make amends with someone. tell people you love them. say your prayers. He listens, you know.

Merry Christmas.