21 Days

[Proudmama]

Beth - For some reason, I was thinking about you all night and again this morning.  It breaks my heart that you think you haven't gotten your family "enough".  You take such good care of your family and have opened your home and your heart to both your children and their children.  You (and Sam, of course) provide a safe place for all of them and watch your grandchildren so that your children do not have to worry about them and can work whatever hours they need to work.  You are giving them a much greater gift than could ever be purchased in any store.  I am sure that Caylon and Aaron feel the same way.  😘

Denise

[mooremama]

Awwww Denise.  You made me cry.  Thank you so much for your words. 

I have told my kids that this Christmas will be very slim and they are ok with it.  They do realize and are very appreciative of all that Sam and I do for them and provide them with. 

I'm just feeling the pressure that comes along with all the advertisements and "stuff" that society puts on people.  Ugh. 

Thank you again.    Love you friend.

Beth

[Proudmama]

Love you, too!  Just do what I do and yell at the television when those stupid commercials come on and let them know that they are not ruining your Christmas!!

Denise

[Proudmama]

Oh, and eat cookie dough.  Cookie dough has wonderful restorative properties!

Denise

[MoWin]

Well, Denise and Beth, I was looking for the 'Like' button on this post. LOL Denise, you are so right. Beth, your family is so blessed by you, that I doubt they would care one bit if they didn't get a thing. 

Blessings,
Winona

[Cathie]

Well, Denise and Beth, I was looking for the 'Like' button on this post. LOL Denise, you are so right. Beth, your family is so blessed by you, that I doubt they would care one bit if they didn't get a thing. 

Blessings,
Winona

me too Winona!!

Denise that was so awesome - you said it soooooo awesome!!!!!!!!

Beth ~ you are an awesome Mama!!!!!!!!!!!!! everyone is so blessed to have you 

[Proudmama]

Thank you, Cathie and Winona!  You are both so sweet.  😘

Denise

[mooremama]

 

[wrancher]

DITTO DITTO DITTO What eveyone else said. This is an amazing board with an awesome bunch of ladies who would do anything for anyone. Scrap the material things this Christmas and just help someone!  It will make everyone feel better.

You are all awesome.

Beth just be happy your family wants to still be at home and you can help them. Thats a major blessing right there.

Janice

[mooremama]

I know Janice.  So many families are torn apart and can't stand each other.  It's so sad. 

Us Moores on the other hand, have us a modern day Walton's going on here in NC.  I do realize what a blessing it is to have my children and grandchildren close to me.  (Sometimes it's a little too close but it's all good.  )

Beth

[Cathie]

I know Janice.  So many families are torn apart and can't stand each other.  It's so sad. 

Us Moores on the other hand, have us a modern day Walton's going on here in NC.  I do realize what a blessing it is to have my children and grandchildren close to me.  (Sometimes it's a little too close but it's all good.  )

Beth

hahahahahhaahha

[sbdriver]

Beth I agree with all these other ladies, you are awesome!!!!        You do what's right for you and your family and don't worry about anyone else. They are all probably the unhappy ones so look at it that way 

[sbdriver]

Cathie I started putting a bit of money away in an envelope at the start of jan last year. I had all my christmas money sitting in an envelope by the end of Aug.

It's a great feeling knowing I don't have to "find" money somewhere and I love that I had it ready. I couldn't put much away each time but it all adds up.

In case you're interested I added in the costs for any stamps for cards, paper, anything at all that I spend extra for at christmas so not just the gifts. Hope this helps 

[mooremama]

Oh well....

Aaron has already ordered himself a game cam and his girlfriend is getting him a $300 one for Christmas. 

Hmpph. 

I really am beginning to dislike Christmas. 

Beth

[Proudmama]

Laurie - that was a great idea including paper, etc.  That is one of the things that always gets me and adds to my stress level - all of the extras.

I took everything out of my hiding place and spread it over the bed to see where I am.  This is how it stands right now:

 1.  Doug's brother and his family:  the girls are finished.  I may make them a cookie tray but I am not positive.  We won't see them until New Year's.

 2.  Doug's mom:  I have one more thing to get for her.

 3.  Doug's aunt:  I have one more thing to get for her.

 4.  Ed:  I have two more things to get for him.

 5.  The boys' girlfriends:  Other than the one thing I bought for Corey's girlfriend, I still have to shop for them.

 6.  Zachary:  I only need to get his stocking stuff.

 7.  Corey:  I need to get at least one more thing and his stocking.

8.  Madelyn:  one more thing and her stocking.

9.  Molly:  at least two more things plus her stocking.

10. Doug:  I need to make his fruitcakes and buy him one more thing.

11.  Doug's sister:  I still have to shop for her but I know what I am getting.

I may have to wait until Thursday to go shopping because I would like to use cash if I can and Doug is working tomorrow.  But I may just go before then and use my card and pay money towards it on Thursday because I really do feel like I am running out of time and don't want everything to be picked over and not be able to find the sizes I need for some things.

Denise