Maybe Christmas, Perhaps, Means A Little Bit More

Getting caught up in "the world's" interpretation of Christmas {or should I say "The Holidays"} seems almost inevitable. I have to say that this year I am "letting go" {thanks, Brooke!} of a lot of things, partly out of necessity and partly because I'm getting tired of it all. I love spending time with family, doing fun things with the kids, creating traditions. These things are more important to me than presents. This is the time to remember the birth of our Savior, not trample someone to death trying to get that "must-have" toy. Wouldn't it be great to have a Christmas without presents?! I may try it....although I DO love seeing the magic of Christmas in the kids' eyes on Christmas morning and would never want them to miss out on that. I love giving gifts to the people I love, but I'm done with the "will they really like this? maybe i should have done this. i need to add more. is this enough?" conversation that goes on in my head. I know that everything I receive is icing on the cake for me, and I need to have a little more faith in those who receive my gifts. It's my own insecurities talking. Anyway, I'm all about focusing on what really matters this Christmas, and keeping the true spirit of Christmas in my home and in my heart. Want to catch the spirit? Read this. {thanks again, brooke!}