Well the holidays are officially behind us, and today I took down all the holiday decorations. I love Christmas - it is my favorite holiday of the year. With that being said, I am surprisingly happy to put it behind me this year. I can't remember a busier holiday season in a long time. The calendar was packed with lots to do and lots of family and friends to gather with. But I got a late start this year so everything just seemed that much more chaotic. Next year, I have made a pact with myself to start getting ready for Christmas as soon as Halloween is over. The decorations will never come out before Thanksgiving - but I can shop.
Little Leonard enjoyed his holidays. This year he was able to be a little more of a participant than a spectator. But when it was all said and done, he really just enjoyed the wrapping paper and tissue paper stuffing the best.
I particularly enjoyed Christmas this year as it was filled with family. Yes, everything was completely insane and I ran around most of the time...but I saw my family - my entire family. Every single member of the Badal's made it home for Christmas this year....who knows when that happened last? Our family had such an amazing time renewing our familial bonds and catching up with one another. Undoubtedly, this is a year none of us will soon forget and I doubt I ever will. I loved it that much.
The Cueva's were a small group this year, but our immediate family was together too. Little Leonard enjoys his family just as much as they enjoy him and it was fun watching the kids run around together. Leonard's grandfather (whom he is named after) adores his grandchildren and as we gathered together for Christmas dinner and prayer, he nailed it right on. He said 'This, for me, is Christmas. It's not about the presents or anything else, it's about this right here...our family'.
He is so right. Family is everything and I am so grateful for the one that I have.
So now....with 2008 pretty much said and done, it's time to look forward to 2009. Start thinking about your New Year's Resolutions...I know I am.
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Hi Liz,
I enjoy the blogs. I only read them about 1/wk, but it is nice to be part of someone's life this way. I feel exactly the same about this year's holidays. It seemed short, very hectic, but being with everyone was a rare blessing. I still cannot believe we all got together. That was a miracle, and I appreciate it for how rare it is. I am also looking forward to getting back to normal. I also need to lose the 5 lbs. I put on since Thanksgiving. If you think that it takes 3500 calories to gain a pound, then that means I went a little crazy on the food. So I got up a earlier and spent 2 hours in the gym this morning.
Thanks for inviting me to your blog. I look forward to being more in touch.
Ben
It was so neat to be with all of the family. You made me a little teary :) I'm proud to call myself a Badal.
Whoa! Your blog is BEAUTIFULLY done! Very, very COOL. So YOU.
Love all that you have to say! I think we all agree with your thoughts & I look forward to more of your posts! Keep BLOGGING!
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