If we were in a world full of righteous and unselfish humans, I would not have anything to post about. Since we are only humans and are wants tend to be greater then our needs, here is my Christmas list:
1. There was this little baby boy that I met the other day...he was only 6 days old. He is in foster care and his mother is in the system trying to recover from drugs. I hope she finds God and realizes what real love is all about... and her heart longs for this baby as much as mine did. I just wanted to take him home with me and love him forever!
2. I want a DSLR camera...(I did have to list at least 1 material item). My camera is broke thanks to my 3 yr old and I figured if we were getting another camera it was going to be "THE ONE."
Well, that's it....I would love money to shop for things for the house because I finally know how I want to decorate. But honestly, besides the camera, I really dont want or need anything. It is a very strange feeling because I am usually a lot more selfish. I love getting new outfits,shoes, jewelry, ect....but this year, I just don't seem to want quite as much. Yes, the camera is quite a purchase considering the cost of it but I figure with 2 young kiddos and a broke camera, it was a good investment. Besides, I love taking pictures and moms have to have hobbies too!
As for the past few months.....
We have been crazy busy with school functions and parties. Mallory turned 6 in October and has her first loose tooth. She is so excited. For awhile she was getting very anxious about it and just knew it would never happen. But we talked about it and learned how to be patient. As soon as she forgot about it,it finally happened. Lord help me when she gets to that certain age when other things start happen for other girls and not her............... Mallory is loving 1st grade and is so smart. She has 100 in almost every subject & nothing below a 95 the rest of them. We are so proud of her. She is spelling like a champ and her reading ability is stunning. Her words flow beautifully and she is pronouncing some pretty huge words. She has always been one for words and has spoke very eloquently.
Morgan recently had a 2nd set of tubes placed in her ears along with her adenoids removed. Since then her behavior has improved so much more & she isn't quite as ill. This has been a huge help to me since Tre is working non stop. She is a very funny little girl with the best personality. She is stubborn and strong willed but you never know what is going to come out of her mouth. She calls Vaseline, booty-b-line. We went to my sisters for Thanksgiving and Morgan was having a little too much fun with the sugar cookies and icing (right after bath time). My mom called, "DANA!" I immediately went into the kitchen to see Mo-Mo holding up her hands covered in icing and sprinkles. Morgan looked at me and with a very sassy voice and look said, "GET YOUR DAUGHTER!" I couldn't help but laugh. Seriously, I could go on forever for Mo Mo Moments. Maybe I will start blogging those.
All in all it has been a wonderful holiday season. The girls have been so much fun and I have managed to restrain myself from my OCD tendencies and just enjoyed the girls. I have never felt more relaxed and happy. Most importantly we can not forget the real reason for Christmas! The birth of our Lord and Savior! I am so grateful for this day. We really looked at the song "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Sunday in church and well, it says it all.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may his His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
Hope you really took time to see what this song says. I know I was rather surprised but now it is my new favorite song. Hope you all have a blessed, stress free, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
