Posted in Advent, Christmas

And all that happy stuff, yeah well, it disappeared from our house today. Oh well, every advent day can't be wonderful can it? But wait, it's supposed to be the *most* wonderful time of the year.

Well, I actually *do* think it is the MOST wonderful time of the year! I love Christmas! But, I thought I'd let you peek in on our not so perfect morning...just as a reminder that no one has it all together. No one can plan out the perfect day everyday and have it always be....well, perfect.

My husband was sick yesterday, we think he has the flu. (Sing with me now...it's the most wonderful time of the year!) He was in bed most of the day yesterday with a fever, the aches, sore throat, the works. Well, today, guess what? Another sickie! Caleb! Oh my! But, he doesn't have the flu? Nope, I figured out he was sick when vomit landed in my lap not once but twice this morning. (Are you still singing...with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you BE OF GOOD CHEER!)

So, this morning we spent a good 2 hours just on the couch vegging and watching cartoons. Then, I decided, we could really easily read some books on the couch and turn the tv off for awhile. So, I pulled out our book for the day...thinking the girls would be thrilled...but nope, no one was interested. Not in the least! They were having no part in learning about angels today, or learning how to draw them, nope. Nada. (There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing as loved ones are NEAR.)

The fighting over who sits next to mommy was a little much for me this morning. The crying because someone else got a bigger piece of the wrapping paper than they did made me cranky and irritable. The screaming over not getting what they wanted was making me scream on the inside. (I can't hear you! It's the MOST wonderful time of the year!)

So, finally, I called it quits. NO MORE FUN ADVENT ACTIVITIES FOR US TODAY!   I put the book away and  told the kids to go play. I gave up trying to have the perfect morning. It just wasn't happening.  

Oh, but merry Christmas...peace on earth...good will towards your brother and sister...it's the MOST wonderful time of the year!

(be thankful I posted no pictures today!)