So I look outside this morning and was happy with what I saw. Awww Rain at my window, the sound of relaxation. I am a Big Fall and Winter lover so I was ready to see the heat of the summer go. Which was also nice because we have no a.c. in my house. All I need is some firewood for our wood burning stove.and a cup of HOT chocolate or coffee which ever helps me the best at the time.
But while I was in my window gazing moment I realised, with two November babies and Christmas and one January babyits that time again. To start planning for shopping trips, busy stores, craziness followed by tantrums and meltdowns, and then the kids attitudes on top of that! UGH so how would a proverbs women plan for the season? Ebay, online shopping maybe.
Or maybe we would first start with PRAYER! Planning is good but trusting God to show you the right path is better. First let God remind you that the reason for the season isnt gifts, food, and Christmas trees. Its Jesus Christ and His birth. Maybe this year it would be better to focus on what I can do for others (not gift giving wise, But spiritually, helping hands etc..) And teaching my kids to give right their along side of me.
So Yes I will be getting gifts for my kids. But the point is to not allow that to consume the time of year and take over my emotions and life.
My rule for birthdays is usually one gift followed by much needed clothes.
and my rule for Christmas is 3 gifts because Jesus received 3 gifts on his birth. And that way the kids can think of Jesus even when its Christmas day and their excitement has taken over and they are unwrapping whatever it is that they are getting.
This also helps with keeping the mess and toys down and that they arent just overloaded with stuff!
So if your already making a list figure out what rules you can set for yourself to keep you emotionally on level, spiritually aware and Remember the REAL reason for the Season and thats Jesus Christ.
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