Churching From The Laptop

 This morning my husband and daughter went off to church while I stayed home with the boy.  He woke up with a migraine, slept in, woke up and ate some breakfast and took medicine and then back to bed.  These migraines are becoming too frequent and it seems to be a struggle trying to figure out what works best for him.  I believe this physical pain is also affecting him mentally and that worries me.  I've really tried watching what I say and how I approach him and I'm begging my husband to do the same.  So, while they were at church and my son was sleeping I watched the stream from my laptop while wrapping Christmas presents.  My daughter joined in with the junior church to sing a few songs.  

Last night we were at our church for their Living Nativity.  This is the third year they have done it and it's great.  From the birth of Christ to the Resurrection there are different stations set up around the outside of the church.  Even though it was cold and muddy we got through, with the reminder of what Christmas is all about.  

Before church we went to the local minor league baseball stadium where a bunch of local companies had decorative Christmas trees displayed as a competition to see who wins first place.  The winner will receive money to their charity of choice.  So far my husband's company is in first place and will donate their winnings to a local food bank.   It's the Grinch trying to steal Christmas, so nicely done.  

I haven't taken much time to watch all of our favorite Christmas movies yet.  This is one I watched last weekend.  Do you recognize what it is?  It's one of my favorite memories of my childhood, watching it with my mother every year.  My husband and son were teasing me about it but I don't care.  It's a memory of the season I hold dear to my heart.  

Yesterday I did some Christmas shopping and I'm still not finished.  Every year I tell myself I'm going to get all the shopping done early the next year but then that time comes and I find myself scurrying to get everything the Saturday before.  This year I'm feeling much more relaxed about it, knowing the major gifts are purchased and everything else will be bought in time.  On the way to the stores I listened to Christmas music, did not fret about the crazy traffic, nor did it bother me with how crowded the stores were.  I just smiled at everyone that passed by.  It's so easy to get lost in the frustrations of the season but I'm choosing to keep the peace and not allow myself to panic.  It will all go well.