Our Christmas Looks Different
Each family has their own traditions, their own way of doing things. Mike and I haven't quite mastered traditions in the 12 years we have been married. It's not because we haven't tried - but its more because of lack of finances and Mike's work schedule. Now that we have three kids - things are really out of whack. We have talked to death about what we can do with our kids to make Christmas a magical time for them. What parent doesn't want that for their kids? Somehow pulling it all off is where the trouble lies. Yesterday as I scrolled through Facebook and Instagram pictures of happy families dressed in matching pajamas in front of their Christmas trees, I told Mike that I felt a little bad about not having a picture to post. He reminded me that is not real life - and I get that - but sometimes not real life is totally okay! I appreciate and enjoy looking at my friends' happy Christmas pictures - not because they are pretending they don't have problems...