A December to Remember....

In a month that is usually festive and merry and bright, I feel melancholy. I am excited to watch Hunter open his presents this year from Santa and spend time with my Family. I suppose the fact that as much as I try and make the Christmas normal as possible and keep the traditions alive. It is still going to be different and sad and with its fair share of tears. There already have been plenty -

I know I have some of the best family I could ask for, they support, they help, they care... With Zoolights, Christmas Lights, Christmas Eve (The first Christmas Eve that my Mom wont be cooking the lasagna), Christmas day- these traditions have a whole new meaning to me now more than ever before. I will make sure my kids have the same fun and exciting traditions that I enjoyed growing up. Will it be difficult, will there be some tears along the way? Yes... But it will be worth it when I get to see my sons eyes light up when he gets to see all the Christmas lights or when he opens the train he wanted on Christmas Morning.

This time of year is a bit tricky when you have two or more families that want to spend time with you. The fact is: that you cant! Sometimes you can, but not always. The biggest thing with any form of a relationship is compromise. Make sure one family understands what they are getting and that they need to be happy with that. When Kim's brothers had the genius idea to skip Christmas and spend the time in Vegas instead, I thought "are effing kidding me?" Do you hate your family that much you cant figure out how to split up the time. I understand the challenges and the pressure you may face from one family or the other, but there are only a couple times where you get to spend time with family and friends, you can go to Vegas any weekend or weekday you want - They actually never close, they are 24/7!
When you bring someone into your life that means so much to you. You want that person to understand and know what and how you feel. You want them to share in your life and why you are the person you are today. A huge part of why you are who you are today is because of your family - give your family the respect they deserve. They were the ones that changed your stinky ass diapers, they were the ones that put up with the sports events, the concerts, the calls from crazy ass ex-girlfriends.. So just remember that when you are opening that lovely sweater vest from Mom and Dad...

I hope everyone has a very special Christmas and Happy New Year...

Always~

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Will I ever be able to watch it....

My mom was a HUGE Cinderella fan. She was a big Toy Story fan as well. She had the toys and the figurines of her favorite characters. I remember going to the movie with her when Toy Story came out, her getting excited at Christmas time when she opened a new Disney snow globe, when she got the large Buzz Lightyear action figure. My mom may have been an adult but was a kid at heart.

With my daughter less than a week a way, we were shopping the other day for some baby things and were looking through the clothes and saw a t-shirt that had the Cinderella dress printed on the front. "we gonna have to get that movie" Kim said. I can't wait till Justis is ready to watch these movies, but Will I ever be able to watch this movie without crying...

Toy Story 3 came out this summer, we as a family all went to see this movie, cause we thought the kids would love to see it. We all went because my Mom would of wanted too. I didnt realize how difficult it was going to be, the movie is kinda sad to begin with and the emotions just start to flow in. This is a movie that was so part of my life for so long. I think it is a great movie, I just dont know if I can watch this movie without crying...

Last night we pulled out our newly bought Toy Story 3 DVD and watched it. I knew what I was in for... Hunter absolutely loves Toy Story. He was so enthralled in the movie. When I came to the part when the toys are in fire pit at the dump, he was in tears. I was too... for completely different reasons, and I couldn't stop till after the movie was over and Hunter asked me "Why are you crying?" I told him " I miss Nana" He said " I will cheer you up" So he then began to run around and dance for me. I couldn't help but think "Life is full of joys and sadness, take the good with the bad and embrace it" I began to dance with him...

I felt better. I love the fact that I have such an amazing family and I know I can thank my Mom for that. for kicking my butt when I needed it and supporting my ass when I needed.

I have a woman in my life that supports me and helps me with the tough times, the fun times, the sad times, the exciting times, and the nervouse times... Every day I am truly blessed.. Thank you Mom.

I know someday i will watch these movies with my kids and not cry...

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