So this is Christmas...

My husband and stepson should be arriving at Grandpa's place at any moment, to drop off goodies for dinner and visit for a little bit. They'll be home in an hour or so.

Meantime, our 6 year old (darn close to 7, as his birthday is December 30) is crashed out in the recliner in the living room. He has a stomach bug that kept him up until 1:30 this morning. We thought he was okay today. He was up and wide awake at 5 a.m. He kept fluids and food down - until about an hour ago. So, he and I opted to stay home and rest.

My 19 year old daughter is in Maine having Christmas with my parents, sister and brother. My 11 year old son is with his father for the holidays. Such is the life of a blended family. But, no matter where everybody is, we are all connected by love, light and hope.

From our houses, to yours, have a very Merry Christmas!

Too Funny!

My six year old son loves music and dancing. Now that the weather isn't conducive to playing outside in the evening, he's been dancing for an hour or so before bed. Last night, my husband headed upstairs to tell him to shut the music down and get ready for bed.

With a whine, on the edge of sobbing, my son said "But I'm not even SWEATING yet!"