One week & Traditions

It's weird to think that Christmas is in one week from today. Last year it seemed like Danny wasn't working very much because he was using up all his paid time off, and this year it's the polar opposite. He is working overtime at Little America, and has begun working at CA Service as a part-time job. It's really good because we need the money, but it totally stinks not seeing him as much. It's been a hard transition to make. When we lived in Arizona people were always surprised when they'd hear that we worked together at Deseret Book and they'd say things like "that's crazy! I could never work with my spouse." Personally, (and I know Danny feels the same way) I think they're crazy. I loved being with Danny, and getting to see him so much. And last December he had so many paid days off, we were doing something fun almost every day, with our new little baby. Such is life, I suppose. So much can change in a year. Cole is walking all over the place, and even though he's only about 15 months old, I am starting to think that I could handle having another baby. (Notice I didn't say I could handle being pregnant, for me--that is 10 times worse than having a newborn). But, I have to convince my other half :) Things are good though. We are paying our bills, and we are happy. We have the cutest boy alive, and feel so lucky.

I've also been thinking about how now that we're our own family, it's time to start some of our own Christmas Traditions. I'd like to read the Christmas Story from the Bible each Christmas Eve, and I'd also like to read a new "Christmasy" book each year. I remember when I was little we acted out the Christmas story, and I still very vividly remember feeling anger towards my cousin because she got to be Mary, and I was a "wiseman" (I just remember thinking in my head...but I'm a girl!) On the list of things I don't want to do on Christmas eve, that is pretty much just these two things: be stuck doing last minute shopping, and staying up late wrapping all the gifts. I'd rather do it slowly throughout the season, and then enjoy the evening. That's it for now. Happy Holidays...no, Merry Christmas!