As for those of you who know me well, know that I am a little...what's the word....emotional, moved to tears easily, just plain crazy at times. Particularly at this time of year, I find myself weeping uncontrolable for the most benign reasons. Examples:
A few days ago, I tried to call Tiffany, I dialed the wrong number and the lady on the other end said..."You're just fine. Have a great day!"
Every moment I am home, I have to listen to one of those cheesy Christmas movies from the Hallmark Channel. I don't have time to sit and watch them, but I have to have them as background music to this crazy life of mine.
In my car, starting the day after Halloween, only Christmas music is played. I cry everytime I hear "Ava Maria" or "O Holy Night"
A genuine smile from a stranger or my father!
A grandchild running into my arms the moment we see each other.
Christmas lights on my house when there are no bulbs burned out!
Driving away from the Post Office after I have mailed my Christmas cards!!!!
The smell of Christmas trees when I walk into the Grocery Store!
Unexpected company from dear friends or our children!
Unplanned activites! ex: Dickens Christmas Festival with my granddaughters in St. George
Planned activities that were better than you could of imagined! ex: "The Forgotten Carols Christmas Concert" with Tiffany, Jessica and Kourtney
The FOOD!! What a treat to come home and find a plate of some yummy goodness for me to devour!
Participating in the Ward Choir at Christmas time. Even though I have no real musical talent to speak of....I just love being surrounded by people who do, and singing those beautiful words. Sometimes, I can't get through them.
Watching my children watching their children performing at their recitals.
Witnessing pure excitement and joy over a gift given from my family.
So, we have been promising our oldest five grandkids a special trip to St. George with their G Dawg and Grandma Kat. It's been postponed twice due to circumstances beyond our control. So the first weekend in December, we finally made the trip. Gunnar had to back out at the last minute due to school commitments and his friend canceled on him. We'll make it up to you Gunn! So Grandpa got some good football watching in while the girls and I took in the sights and shops of St. George. We especially had fun at the Christmas Dicken's Festival
