There is nothing like viewing the wonder of Christmas
through a child’s eyes.
I was thinking about this last night as I’m snuggling with
the pups, my Christmas tree being the only light in the room. It’s still dark,
but the small white lights sparkle with a warm glow. I feel safe, warm and
content. My thoughts begins to drift….
I know how commercialized Christmas has become. Christmas
decorations have been on display in stores since October. Black Friday deals,
Cyber Monday….buy, buy, buy. And then, buy some more!
I become annoyed with it all. I don’t want to step foot in a
mall. The traffic and parking is horrendous. There are too many people
everywhere, and most of them are moving too fast. I don’t want to put up the
decorations this year. It’s too much work. It takes too long. Most of the kids
will be elsewhere this year….why bother.
And then…..
I had a little helper this year. My sidekick, and precious
granddaughter, Charlotte. One by one I haul out the Christmas boxes from the
attic. I used to count the trips up and down those stairs (maybe one of the
reasons I balked at the idea). But this year it wasn’t so bad. I had help with
the boxes (Kaytie), and my walking/running with a wiggly puppy has made me
stronger. Thank you, Oakley!
Charlotte and I worked on those decorations all day. She had
free reign on where to put the Christmas Village and the Christmas Carolers
(what are Carolers, Mimi?)
She helped put together the “Merry Christmas” blocks. She threw angel hair and snow where ever there was an open spot. Including the floor. We listened to “Holiday Station on Pandora- Christmas”. And one point we switched to Kid Bop and did the Whip and Nae Nae.
As I’m reflecting on the wonderful time we had last weekend and the memories
that were made, I can’t help but be reminded of the JOY in Christmas. Even
through all the commercial bull crap, it still gives us pause.We don’t need to buy into all the hype and material things. But what I believe is important, is that we take the time to slow down. To be mindful of the blessings in our lives. To take a deep breath and remember that we are all here, and it is our job to connect with one another and to love.
And most of all, to give Praise to our Creator, who makes all things possible. It is my prayer that you are all able to see the Wonder and Magic of Christmas through the eyes of an innocent Child. And rejoice in it.
