So its that time of year again, when Christmas spirt fills the air and children's laughter can be heard everywhere. Shoppers buzz around the stores in search of the perfect gift, while clerks become dizzy watching them scurry about in their frantic last mintue moments. Procrastion has taken over the nation.
Trimming the tree , hanging the lights , stocking drapped over the mantle and singing christmas carols, all done so meticulously. Sweet scents of cookies and friut cakes baking fill the room, with family in the kitchen sneaking about trying to st eal a sample the treats from under moms nose but she gives them all a look that says "Don't you dare!". Giggles all around , jokes among the crowd as they know soon they sneak a nibble and have just a taste of the greatest sweets around. Better than anything ever tasted because mom baked them with love and care.
Parties to be planned and arrangements to be made for the out of town family flying in to stay, visit a bit, a whole year to catch up on. Oh and lets not forget the in-laws and all the great magical moments to be shared (Psst..for some its just not so magical). Then there's the relatives that you see on a regular basis but seeing them always brings a smile to your face. As guests arrive you touch up last mintue things just hoping that all will go smoothly and almost perfectly. (Psst..this will never happen)
Christmas eve is finally here, the day we've all waited for is soon to come. We'll sit down for dinner on this christmas eve , praying for the meal before us, the family and friends and just enjoying being together as a family. Everything is progressing so nicely despite the remarks from your grandfather stating the obvious "looks like you've put on a few pounds since last year, your solid now" as he chuckles..but he is so easily excused and forgiven.. as grandma chimes in "oh you know he didn't mean that " as she glares across the table at him wanting to kick him . If only her legs were longer.
At last, Christmas morning is here. Presents wrapped so neatly under the tree waiting for the kids smiling faces to see and rip open so quickly. Ah the joys of christmas morning, the proud parents amazed that things went off without a hitch. This is christmas..this is what its all about, the memories , families and the smile on a small childs face. You sit back , watch , enjoy as them beam and shine with such wonderous joy.
Now I know this is the perfect story but there is a twist.....this year will not be like this here at my house. Christmas just may not exist and dreams may be shattered. With our wonderful ecomony , there just isn't enough funds to make this year the best. So I'll have to find a way to break the news to them or destroy their dreams and beliefs about santa , promising them I'll make it up to them ..perhaps with uncle sams money. Should I even bother decorating? Can I just skip over christmas this year? Their little sad faces will be the worst gift ever this year...I'm so beside myself with worry, regret for not saving and worst of all breaking their hearts as mine breaks apart too.....I just don't know what I'll do this year.
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