What a crazy whirlwind these last couple of weeks have been. I know I’m not alone with the craziness, which is slightly reassuring, but then again not so much. So many highs and lows have been experienced I’m really having a really hard time now trying to put it all in words. Let’s just say we (I) have learned much about ourselves and others. We did it together, and my kids are the best hard-working elves around.

A few things we learned:
• People are either truly grateful, or not. Either is alright because no matter what you know you did your best.
• It’s okay to say no. No. No No. Just practicing a bit because this is still something I have problems with at times.
• It’s exciting stretching yourself as far as you can go - even if it is totally exhausting
• We are a powerful force to be reckoned with when we work together :)
• It’s a good thing to be an erratic crafter with many supplies in the house.
• A bit of creativity can take you along way, and can be more powerful than the almighty dollar.
• Polar fleece is the bomb when it comes to making quick hats and mittens

While I was a sweat shop momma working hard at the sewing machine the kids did the decorating of the tree and the rest of the house. Your always in for a surprise or two when you hand over such duties and responsibilities, and they did not fail at all with that. It was so much fun watching them take charge and the laughter for us all was non stop.

Here’s a little taste. First we have the tree.

and a few of my favorite spots

And what home is not complete without the naked hippy corner. So named (and made) by my eldest.

We are all tired, and maybe even a bit burnt out so we have decided to have a quite Christmas day here. I’m so far behind with my own makings that I’m thankful the kids came up with the idea. Missy’s idea was to go to the Chinese Grand Buffet (a local all you can eat place) then we all would get hair cuts. I had to remind her that hair salons probably were not going to be open Christmas day :) So now we are going to have a big ham, some mashed potatoes, a few veggies, and an apple pie. We are still going to do the stockings (because that is the absolute best part) but have decided to do the gift thing on New Years day. What a great way to bring in the New Year. I just hope the rest of our friends and family don’t mind :)

Happy Holidays all!

Posted in Spew, Life on Dec 24th, 2007