Yes - December is my favorite month of the year - even more so than August, which is my birthday month! Why? Not only because we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but because of all the hustle and bustle leading up to it. I love the Christmas music, the shopping online (or shopping without people around me everywhere), and being able to buy things for those I love that might, just might, bring a smile to their faces.
I love finding that perfect something for someone I love. The anticipation of seeing their face when it is opened up is well worth whatever the cost is. I remember the year we got our oldest son a pair of golf sandals. He had been golfing some at that time, and it seemed the logical thing to get him that he would use. I was so excited and couldn't wait to see his face - and it was so well worth it. He was definitely surprised! I rarely can surprise this one, one when I can, it brings me great joy.
I haven't done a lot of shopping yet, have done a little online, but not going out as much. I did go out for a couple hours the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving to catch some of the sales, but the problem is that I don't know what anyone wants this year so it was hard to choose things for them. I feel I have gotten a lot done, and yet, not much. I finally have a date scheduled with my daughter to go shopping later this month. I know she needs clothes, but have no idea what. She tends to not get anything for herself, but get for the spouse and children, and when it gets to her, there is nothing left. So - I am taking her shopping to get her some clothes - and then told her she will have to forget about it cause she can't have them until Christmas. But at least I can help her choose and she can get some new things. I'd rather do that than give her a gift card she will spend on the children; or give her something she will take back and spend on the children.
My youngest is a bit harder to shop for this year. I've bought a few things and am wrapping and putting aside for when he comes home in January. I truly miss my boy and will be so glad when he gets home - and I know I'm not the only one.
All the grandchildren have grown up - it seems overnight - and I'm at a loss for most on what to get them. I laugh when I think of the two grandsons that state "if you don't tell grandma what you want, you get clothes". Well, guess what, they haven't told me, so guess what they are going to get. They make me laugh. I'm hoping we will somehow get to see them over the holidays. If the weather stays without snow up there, perhaps I can get hubby to drive up. It's getting more difficult to get him to go places I want to go....
I love all the baking I get to do cause I get to give it away. I need to make more cranberry pumpkin nut breads cause I want to give to several people here at work. It's cheaper than buying a gift; it's something they will eat (usually); and it won't gather dust (I think). Most everyone here enjoys it - in fact, I brought 10 loaves of the bread in - the little loaves - for a bake sale and they sold them for $5 each - and they sold out right away! I was shocked! I wouldn't pay $5 for it - but only because I'm cheap. Two of my grandchildren have asked for it for their Christmas gifts - and they realize they will get it as I have in years' past. Bread, salsa, and cheese ball. They crack me up.
I have about 4-6 people here in management that I create a bag of goodies for. I can't afford to buy gifts so I bake and try to make things they will enjoy. I want to try a couple new things this year and I will need to start in another week or so getting them done. This is the part I love - baking and making.
What is the best part of Christmas that you enjoy? What do you think of when Christmas is approaching? Is it about worshiping and celebrating Christ's birth - or is it how many gifts you get. Let's keep out focus on WHOM it should be on. It can change your world.
Blessings!
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