Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Christmas in SITSville

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Now that the Christmas shopping season is upon us like flies on poo, I find myself falling into my usual bah humbug mood. In the race to find the right present, make the right foods, get to everyone's parties that "I just can't miss", I've stopped enjoying the holidays. In fact, I'm usually grumpy, tired & downright miserable.

Well this year I've decided to take back Christmas. I vow to make Christmas about the family that was created in that manger so many years ago & the family that I have here for myself today.

I invite all of my SITS friends to do the same. Just say no to another day at the mall. Make some cookies, put on some Christmas music (Elvis works best for me), grab someone you love & smooch them up good!

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Merry SITSmas! I am saying NO to the mall - I'm hand-making my gifts this year (well... most of them, anyway). Hope you have a more cheerful holiday this year!

He & Me + 3 said...

Good for you Mimi. That is the best thing to do around this season. Celebrate the baby child born so long ago and spend time with those you hold dear. Perfect!

Jaden Paige said...

Merry SITSmas!

Anonymous said...

Merry SITSmas!

Jennifer said...

I know--this time of year can be so overwhelming!!

Merry SITSmas!!

Vic said...

Merry SITSmas! I hope you get out of the funk and things are a little more cheerful for Christmas this year! :)

Nicole said...

Merry Sitsmas! have a great day.

Anonymous said...

Merry SITSmas! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! I love the tree!

Rachael said...

I love your idea for Christmas, and with money so tight for so many, what a perfect year to forget all that stuff & focus on what Christmas really is. Merry SITSmas!

Unknown said...

I think thats GREAT advice....wishin you a merry SITSmas

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Merry SITSmas to you!!!

Cathy said...

Amen, SITStah!

Annie said...

Great tree! Merry SITSmas to you!

Unknown said...

Merry SITSmas! Filled with lots of love! Already there with you sista

tara @ kidz said...

You had me at 'flies on poo'. Love it!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

Amanda said...

I completely agree!! We make homemade gift from our kids to our families every year. It isn't about the most expensive gift, but the love and thought put into them!!

Merry SITSmas!!

jewelstreet said...

What a pretty tree!

Merry SITSmas! I saw your post on SITS. She's a mastiff. You know like the Turner and Hooch dog or the dog from Harry Potter.

Pseudo said...

Merry SITSmas! I'm with you and the season is about giving things that really matter and enjoying what has already been given to us.

mommytoalot said...

OMG I am so with you. And I also enjoy Elvis Christmas music
Merry SITSmas!
Lisa

Julie said...

I agree, we're definitely keeping it simple. Although, we are having a tree! Merry SITSmas

Carrie said...

Merry SITSmas!!

I found a way to get over that blah! Adopting a family! We adopt a family each year and it is so much fun picking out presents for someone who rarely gets anything, let alone a bunch of Christmas presents! So much fun!!

But the flies on poo thing is genius!! hehe

Anonymous said...

That's one big tree to decorate! Merry SITSmas!

Karol said...

Amen sister! I need to sit back, re-vamp my lists and do only the things that have to be done.

Merry SITSmas!

Carla said...

Amen SITSta! Merry SITSmas to you and yours:)

Anonymous said...

Amen! I'm taking it back too! Slowly making my way through the list and wishing all a Merry (belated) SITSmas!!