Postby Magnolia » Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:21 am
Nick, congrats on finishing your chemo. Nice Christmas present. I'm curious about the crimbo thing myself.
We're way behind in our preparations. This time last year we were transfering my cousing to hospice, so it'll be a bit difficult, but it seems the answer to those emotional issues it to make the time as hectic as we possibly can and fucus on the kids. A little time for reflection is healthy, but wallowing does NOT help.
I only have one child, but in my family that's purely academic. We take a tribal approach to childrearing. They all belong to all of us. Mine is in chorus, band, Girl Scouts, track, gymnastics, and the Christmas pagent at church. Last year she volunteered with the AIDS Ministry wrapping gifts. She may want to do that this year again if she has time. She's making my head spin. I'm so glad I had my husband and my sisters around when I was on chemo. I couldn't have handled her otherwise. I actually LIKED having a houseful of other kids sometimes. They kept her busy so I could chill.
We're hosting the whole clan this Christmas. I think I'm up for it. I have the biggest house, and a husband who can cook. I'm one lucky lady.
Hope you all enjoy the holidays, raucous or quiet, and come away from them renewed and ready for another year.