Monday, November 16, 2009

Holiday's In Hand

I am taking a 6 or so week online course called Holiday's In Hand. Over the next month or so I will be creating a holiday themed album full of tradition, memories and more. Our first assignment is to think about our values and set a few goals for this holiday season.

I would like to start teaching Adam about our holiday traditions. Sure, he's experienced them in the past and will in the future - but where did they come from, why do we do them and why are they important to me/daddy/our family.

I hope that our family can spend more time together this season instead of co-existing. This means some mommy/daddy time in addition to family time and one-on-one time with Adam.

I need to make more time for my friends this season. Handwritten notes in Christmas cards will be a good first step.

Regardless of what happens this season, I want it to be memorable. Each year Adam starts remembering more and more and I want him to have positive and fun holiday memories.

No stress. I get so bogged down in the shopping, wrapping, planning, visiting, sneaking, hunting etc of the season, that I often look back and realize I've missed it all. I want to take time to enjoy the events and activities that are a part of this time of the year.

1 comment:

Sherri S. said...

Holiday traditions are great... the boys are old enough to start understanding more and more things and I think it would be great to introduce them to "family traditions"! I am soo excited the holidays are here yay :)

Don't forget to enjoy this time girl!