Christmas Wishes

I realized something today, with a few days left until Christmas. One of my longest running Christmas wishes has come true. Sad, that it didn't dawn on me sooner. One of my many wishes has always been to not be working during the holidays(see, I told you I was slow...). Like any woman, wife, or mother that has worked full time (in the home or outside the home)you know what I am talking about.

Don't get me wrong, I still wish I was working, or, at least, I knew what was going to happen in the job department. I never really minded working, I loved my job, but, more importantly, I loved the people I worked with. I sometimes think it's not the job I miss as much as it is the people...

During the holidays, I was a bit envious of those that got to take time off to prepare for Christmas. I always tried to cram everything in on the weekends...cooking, baking, gift buying, gift wrapping, card/letter writing, decorating, packages ready to mail...I could go on. So, I was tired. Tired from working during the week then tired from "working" on the weekends. I never really knew it any other way.

Would you believe I have never made sugar cookies? So, today, I made my sugar cookie batter and it is in the refrigerator, waiting to be made into delicious, mouth watering (I hope) cookies. If I were working, I don't think I would have been so adventuresome. I thought it would be time consuming, alas, I was wrong. This week, there will be more baking on the agenda. There will also be time to help my Mom set up for our Christmas celebration. It has been 15 years since we have been able to celebrate the holidays with my family. Yes, another Christmas wish come true.

It's hard to believe I didn't realize all this before now. I have been so caught up in worrying about a job, that I almost let it go by without noticing. It's like when you pray for something and leave it in God's hands. Sometimes, He does answer and you are so busy, you don't hear it. He seems to know where my life is heading, I have to remember to slow down and listen...prayers, like Christmas wishes, do come true.

Merry Christmas!