Here's my economical approach to the christmas card... my stampless, paperless, effortless holiday greeting that hopefully brings cheer from my heart to yours.
As my kids play in the street and dodge the passing neighbors in their cars, I type the tried and true tradition, the annual howorth5 update. We have had a momentous year full of change and challenges. We're still standing so, we're still quite hopeful for a bright future. More importantly, we're delighted with the present.
Tim is now 10, and wants to spend every minute with a friend... any friend. He is a talented athlete, highly competitive, and extremely capable of ripping opponents apart on the field. Therefore, we are fortunate and very grateful to have invested coaches in Tim's life to teach him appropriateness and sportsmanship. It takes a village, right? Seriously though, we love Tim and the young man he is becoming.
Toby just turned 7 on the 7th. He is grasping the value of money. Earn it. Spend it. He seems to enjoy the transaction more than what is purchased. I miss that thrill. He knows how to enjoy life to it's fullest and is easily pleased. Toby is a lesson in contentment. What a blessing.
Tyler is 3 and wants every toy he sees for his birthday, which is on 2/23. He's been waiting for the big day all year. James and I, on the other hand, have been stomping on the "passenger side brake" of Tyler's life. We are indulging in this toddler time fully aware that it ends too soon. I must say, don't let his age fool you though, at 3yo he is proficient at wii, xbox, ds, and is contemplating guitar hero.
As for James, he turned 40. It was unavoidable. 10.20.2010 was a memorable celebration as we mourned the loss of his youth. I delight in this and feel no shame as I refer to him as my old man. I know in due time he may call me an old hag or some equivalent...but, I might enjoy that. After all, he'll always be my old man.
What can I say about myself? I'm crazy enough to swim 1.5k in the shark infested malibu triathlon. I'm crazy enough to want another baby. I'm crazy enough to love my husband, and he's crazy enough to love me. We defy the divorce rate, 12 years married come what may. It's a crazy life full of ups, downs, and all-arounds. My life isn't perfect, but it's certainly pleasant and full of loved ones. oh, and they're just as crazy, too. (if they'd just admit it.....)
Merry Christmas to you and yours! We hope much goodness and goodwill to all. May the peace of God reign in your hearts and in your christmas celebrations. It's not about santa ;o)
much love,
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