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Finally Friday

This week has been a doozy- my Unlce passed away Monday - unexpectedly and way too young. He had two young girls and our family has tried to rally around them and his wife this week in support. It’s so tough explaining things like this to kids- no easy way to do it. We’ve been hanging out at my parents night with my aunt and cousins almost every night after work and then all day yesterday was visitation/ funeral/ etc. so it’s definitely been a bit of an emotional and exhausting week- and I’m definitely ready for the weekend.

I’ll be busting down 26 after work to head to our THIRTEENTH annual ZTA girls Christmas party! Love this special night with my college besties- it’s always so fun and so good having so many of my besties together at one time!

I’m buying about 90% of my Christmas presents online this year and I love it. As much as I love to go out shopping and enjoy the festiveness of holiday shopping... I’d rather spend my free time with my family and not in a mall- so online shopping is my bestie.

I’m having a hard time not going overboard with Santa - it’s so hard comparing what you are buying with friends, etc. and what they are getting for their kids. I was reading something the other day from a social worker talking about how hard it is to explain to under privileged kids how Santa can bring the world to one child and only bring another one small gift. It got to me. My kids have plenty, and I don’t want to spoil them. I struggle with whether to let Santa only bring a few things and us give a few or what? Everything was from Santa when I grew up. It’s so tough to make the right decision.  I do not want to do too much but I also don’t want my kids to be disappointed Christmas Day- which I know will he temporary, but still. 

Inching our way towards Christmas SO quickly, gracious!!

Have a wonderful weekend, xoxo. 




Comments

  1. Ashley @ The Houston HouseDecember 11, 2017 at 6:20 AM

    So sorry for your loss! And yes, Amazon Prime has changed my life.

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  2. JenniferDecember 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    Prayers for you & your family! So sorry to hear of his passing, especially at this time of year.

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