Just when I wish I could go out and buy everyone I love the perfect Christmas present, K loses 2 work days a week. I really thought we were going to ride thru this recession, but it has officially hit us...........HARD. And it coudln't have come at a worse time of year. I'm trying to think of the positives though...at least he still HAS a job.
So coming up with gifts for the girls this year is going to be a little different than in the past. And maybe that's not a bad thing. They get so much stuff from everyone else at Christmas that they probably won't notice the gifts under our tree being a little sparse this year!
We are going to do some fun things with them, and I'm sure they will remember those memories more than a few presents. We are going to the Stanley Park train ride where we get to see thousands and thousands of Christmas lights. We get to see them at their first ever dance recital. Loralai is singing with her choir from school, I can't wait to see her preform : ) And on Christmas Eve we are going to go to our church for a candle lit service and sing some Christmas carols and then come back to our house and visit with friends and family and have a magical Christmas Eve. (It is my favorite day of the year)
There that has made me feel better!
5 comments:
Sorry to hear that but it sounds like you have a lovely christmas planned regardless of your situation. I wish you all the best. Cheers!
oh girl, i am so sorry you are facing a hard time. i think it is going to be a tough year for many. we just have to remind ourselves that it is not about the gifts, as hard as that is. it is about the memories that we make for them. the children will remember the christmas lights, the dinners with g'ma and g'pa and making the cookies. it is ok, it is all about the memories.
Love you guys!!!
So sorry to hear that you have been hit. I totally understand how hard it is as Steve got made redunant over a year ago and still is only working part time. It sucks big time but we try and remember the small things that matter. Christmas here will be a little different too, but it is the happy memories that make it count and not the presents. I am sure it will be the best Christmas ever as you will put a lot more thought into it.
xxx
hi from a lowermainlander
virtual hug
been there
you're right -- the experiences (and adorable layouts of them will be what everyone remembers most)
wishing you a fabulously blessed 2010
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