I saw this idea in a magazine and had to try it out. I have looked for Advent calendars everywhere and they are either too expensive or extremely cheap. We took Saran wrap, Hershey's kisses and ribbon and made our own. Everyday Nick gets to cut a kiss off and help count down the days till Christmas. He thinks it is pretty cool that he gets candy everyday, but hopefully in a few years he will understand the true meaning behind it....
Life can come at you so fast. Things hit you as if you were speeding at a brick wall at 100 mph. I stop myself and wonder where in the hell do I get off? I just cannot believe that after only 4 short months this is happening again. When I face my aunt and cousins for the first time what do I say to them? How can I tell them things will get better when they are far from better for me? I feel so much for my aunt right now that I cannot even begin to tell you. She lost her father in April of 07, her sister in Aug of 08 and now her husband. My cousins lost their aunt only 4 short months ago. I really feel like I am in a dream. I want to be strong for all of them, but at the same time all the feelings are coming rushing back. The emptiness... oh the emptiness. I just want to wrap my arms around Tisha and tell her it will be okay, but deep down I know honestly it wont be for a very long time. I just hope they all know how much I truly love them all.
Anxiously awaiting the parade.
Maya, Finnley, and Zoey
The Grinch
The Big Guy himself....
