Snow Ice & The Holidays

I am been so busy lately,my head is spinning. I have managed to mail out over 50 Christmas Cards to friends and family. I have been working crazy schedules. When not at work I have been chaperoning and making cookies for school activities for 2 children. Oh and shopping, and more shopping. Oh how I love Santa! Haha..I have had to drive to and fro in the snow and ice storms. Yet I looked at the calendar on our family cork board and even though it says the correct date it is technically still Fall. Yea right not here, not in this state. My head is spinning. When I do have a day off my list is a million things to do long. Oh and it helps in the middle of it weather decides to early release the children from school. Oh joyful is the season. I want to live simply and I wish the holiday season to be just that. Yet as the economy grows dimmer I wonder what the future holds. Perhaps January will bring the peaceful quietness I so adore and long for in the winter's here. The tranquility and the time of reflection. I miss my parents and my younger brother, even more so this time of year as the holidays are slowly approaching, sooner then I anticipate. I miss our dear family friend who is serving our country in Afghanistan, I think of him and pray for his family. We look forward to his return in May 2009. I don't even know how I found this one small chance to write this all down. Happy Holidays to all near and far wishing for peace.