These past few weeks of school have been more pleasant.  I am really enjoying it.  And so has dd.  Today was just great.  She did her math, English (test) and reading without  grumbling.  She also did a good clean job on her papers.  It went real smoothly.  I hope this nice patch stays for awhile.  I know that we will have rough patches.  But I think everything that she has been learning just finally sunk in.  And she understands.  We had a great talk about the things she was learning in English this morning.  She explained things really well.  What a relief it is when you know that they are learning what you are teaching them.

We have been busy getting ready for the gift giving this year.  It is so hard buying gifts for people you barely know.  This would be for hubby's side of the family.  My side just gives to the kids.   But his side thinks that the adults should have gifts at 50 bucks a pop.  Yes the put a price tag on it.  But I am struggling with doing this with a cheerful heart.  This year is better than the past years.  I am coming around to doing this to the glory of God.  I want them to see Christ through us.  So  I really do want to do this with a sincere smile instead of my forced  I cannot believe I am here one.  :-)  I need a better attitude.

Here is a  Christmas Meme  If you like them.  It was fun doing it.  Have a great day!