Hello boys and girls out there in blogland. You know 'they' say that this is 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year'.....and the reason for this is that it's a time to be grateful for all we have in life....a time to be generous with those less fortunate....a time to remember all those memories from our own childhood....and a time to be thankful for the times we had with the people who we no longer have in our lives.
It is easy to get all caught up in the Holiday Hoopla..... and many moms and dads out there are at their highest 'fever pitch' of stress. But, if you can just take the time to enjoy the little things....the big things will take care of themselves.
Just yesterday, Gommy had the most fun time at my wonderful daughter Tracey's house. She had a Christmas Cookie making party and it was so special to see the little ones having fun and making cookies. But what Gommy really knew, was that they were making memories they would have forever.
The day brought Gommy back to the times when my own little ones were scampering around, all in awe of the festivities. Mommies may not realize it at the time, because they are trying to make everything magical for everyone. But Goms can tell you that your efforts will be remembered fondly when your little ones are Mommies and Daddies themselves one day. Believe it.....because Gommy knows this first-hand! ;-)
Gommy still remembers my own mother(Grandma Katie)....sitting at the table, prepping for this holiday or that one. I can still picture her filling the celery with cream cheese and olives, or making the stuffing and getting the Turkey in the oven at the crack of dawn, so it would be ready by 2PM. Or Grandma Katie coming for the Holiday visit with a 'Sleighful' of presents for her grandchildren and the kids squealing with excitement when she drove up to the house. Mom enjoyed the holidays as much at the little ones. As a Gommy now myself....I know how she must have felt....because when I go to Tracey and John's house and the kids run to me and scream in delight...."Gommy"... well, that is the best sound in the world.
My Tracey still remarks about how she remembers Grandma Katie doing this or doing that. Memories peeps....memories! Thank you Mom. I hope I told you enough how much I appreciated you! My Tracey tells me all the time and I can tell you it is a very nice feeling to know how much you are cherished.
We go through life, with all the ups and downs that fill our years, and sometimes wonder if we are making a difference to anyone. Gommy is here to tell you....a great big YES you are. You can buy toys, fancy phones, jewelry, cars, video games (are they still called that?), or any other 'thingy' there might be to show how much you care about someone.....but the memories you make with them are cherished far more than any trinket you can purchase. You may not be getting the gratitude shown that you deserve while the kids are still at home....but when they get out of the house and make their own families....they get their own 'aha' moments and they realize just how much mom and dad did do to make their memories be happy ones for them.
So, enjoy these times and know that you are making the sacrifices of your time, nerves, stress, and at the cost of your own appearance at times.....for a very good reason. Your family appreciates you....they may just not fully know it at this time yet....But they will. Gommy promises. Have yourself a wonderful holiday everyone. You can do it...Gommy is pulling for ya'....Hugs & Mush, Gommy
