happy sunday

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Gift Exchange

This year I am thinking we will do a regular gift exchange type deal at my house. Not where each person gives one thing but each person gives one gift per family member. We usually just buy for the kids via the Santa method and Joey and I pick our own gifts. But I think it will be fun to all give each other gifts and hopefully we can squeeze in a few other special people. This time of year can be such a downer economically. Yet every year is a chance to improve upon Christmas habits and work towards the emotional connections we are truly seeking and celebrating.

P.S. I am feeling more and more like a lifelong learner! I am thinking about lifetime commitments lately. Or themes for my life. Life long learner is definitely describing me. Mother, Caregiver is another. Creative, Artist.....Holistic...

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