And then there was this...

Can you believe how close we are to the end of the year already. I have to tell you, I am not ready. I find it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only 2 days away. Christmas is only 33 days away, and the new year only 40 days away. Where has it gone? We talk about our New Year's Resolutions all the time, and I can confidently say that my New Year's Resolutions for 2005 were completely and entirely omitted, forgotten, and even avoided. I barely remember what they were. I am sure it was something about getting in better shape, but that's only because I have had that one for almost the past 2 decades. It will remain on the list. We'll see what we can do better this go around.

My preparedness for the holidays is a bit behind also. I guess Thanksgiving is fairly easy to deal with. It isn't too hard for me to get ready to eat. The items I have to take to the dinners are fairly simple (green beans, mac-n-cheese, and so forth). And on top of that, Camille does some of that too. I guess the hardest part is first traveling to different places to celebrate. Even that's not much of a chore. Camille usually drives. (Wow, it looks like I'm pretty lazy doesn't it?...Don't answer that.) Now having an appetite after stuffing yourself like I do, That's a challenge. Ahh...the joys of Leftovers...

We won't even get into Christmas. I have barely even begun to buy Presents. I hate what we have done to our children. It never fails. Every year things get tighter and tighter, and everyone says, "Well, we can't do much this year." We tell the kids that, and they seem understanding. Then, Christmas comes around and they get this plethora of gifts. IS THAT WHAT NOT DOING MUCH IS!?!?!?! I don't think so. Now the kids are so accustomed to getting loads and loads of gifts, that I think they miss out on the family aspect of Christmas. What happened to just spending time together with family? That's what I remember the most. Don't get me wrong, I had my share of presents as a child, but the things I remember the most are the times we spent together. I can say, as most parents these days can, my kids have a lot more than I had growing, and I thought I had a lot. Part of me wants them to experience a Christmas when we couldn't do much. I feel it might help them to appreciate it when we can. Talk to you soon.