Now, wait…I’m not hatin’ on the peanut brittle OR the spiked egg nog. All part of the perfect Christmas recipe! And yes…we need to get back to the cheer of the season! And you can’t really blame the retailers…they’re just responding to our ever-growing greed! =)
Mindy

That really does put a different spin on the “gift” situation. Thank you for sharing that! I’ve probably heard that at some church service or another but don’t specifically remember it. “Gift of salvation”…now that’s a gift I’m certain appreciative of! =)
Mindy

Agreed… =) Now, if everyone else in this world would lighten up and just listen to us… =)
Mindy

Wow, you are really setting an awesome example that your boys will undoubtedly live by as adults. I bet it didn’t take too long for the in-laws to get the picture, huh? And how cool is it that the grandparents ask for donations…great idea! =)
Mindy

I guess as long as your own standards and traditions are set in stone, it really doesn’t matter how everyone else chooses to celebrate their holiday. It sounds like you and Donald have a pretty solid idea of what will be important in your own family. Good start! =)
Mindy

You rock, Sandee! It is those little holiday memories that we remember as adults. Those are the things worth cherishing…not the Easy Bake Ovens. =)
Mindy

That’s a tradition I would like to start as well…the giving tree. My kids need to see firsthand how lucky they are and realize that spreading the cheer is the best and most important way to celebrate Christmas. =)
Mindy

I think that’s just it. You reach a point in life where more stuff is just that…more stuff. It’s an amazing point in your life when you realize that it really is the thought that counts. =)
Mindy

You’re not the grinch…you just know what’s up and aren’t afraid to say (or write) it. =)
Mindy