Merry Christmas

     Today is Christmas, the day that we symbolize the birth of Christ.  The day that God came into this world flesh of flesh.  As we go through this day, though I know the significance I can't help to think of how many people that don't.  Can't help to think of all of the kids that think it is just about the presents.  Then I think about my kids and how my favorite part of our day was laying in bed and hearing the whisper as they sneak out of their room trying to not wake up anyone.  Ok yes, this is the day that the Lord came to save us, but how precious is it to see their faces as they open their gifts?

As the day progressed, sadly it was no different from any other day with or without toys.  Fighting, yelling and absolutely no manners.  Though they did not ask why there were not more gifts, this made me happy.  One did compare how much was given to the other kids and mentioned that a lot.  Why?  Because they are human. Why do I care?  Because I did not grow up with the understanding of why Christmas really was here.  Because I am tired and want my kids to be "better".  Because I am delusional.  Yep the truth is, I hold my kids to a much higher standard then they can ever live up to.

I once ran across a picture with this quote on it "So often, children are punished for being human. Children are not allowed to have grumpy moods, bad days, disrespectful tones, or bad attitudes, yet we adults have them all the time!"  That is so me, though I will not accept lies, but I really need to stop nagging or constantly telling them what they do wrong and stead praise them for what they do right, which is a lot.  This isn't an eye opening thing but another slap in the face day.  Perhaps my good friend said it best, when she said "I'd give it all to have to hear my children yelling at each other again all day, it if meant I had them here with me again."

I need remember how different life would be if these monsters were not here with me.  Need to remember how much I love them both and just keep praying for them day and night.  God can work miracle and I pray for one right here.

After this tiring day my love can still make me smile.  Here is how my day ends:  A- "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"  :-) said as she floats away to bed.

Good night all, I pray your night is holy, and a silent one if that is what you desire.