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Mom Killed Christmas

Every year, when I take down all of the holiday decorations, put away the tree, and fold all the tissue paper and ribbon I’ve salvaged, my kids tease me, accusing me of “killing Christmas.” I can’t remember when it started–probably when they were 11 or 12, so it’s been a few years now that I have been both the harbinger and the destroyer of their beloved holiday. Now, granted, my decorating can be a little over the top. One of my daughters warns her friends that coming to our house during the month of December means they need to be … Continue reading →

Teenagers’ Opinions on the Meaning of Christmas

I have written before about how teenagers are never wanting for opinions. In fact, my children have been rather opinionated and open to sharing their theories and pontificating about the whys and hows of things for quite some time. This past weekend, two of my children and I found ourselves talking about the holiday season and they were both sharing their ideas about what the “meaning” of the season is… The great thing about teenagers is that they want to “go beyond” the typical—and come up with what they think are new ways of looking at things. They’ve heard all … Continue reading →

Herding Turtles

Years ago, when my children were all much younger, my mother once commented while I was trying to get the three of them headed in the same direction at the same time that it was just like “herding turtles.” With three kids in three years, there were times when it was more than challenging. But the truth is, it was much easier to get them all coordinated and organized when they were younger, than it is now that they are all older teens! Now, getting all three of them in the same room on the same day at the same … Continue reading →

Two Last-Minute Shoppers and One Who does it Early

I wrote early in on in the holiday season about the way most families have various individuals with different “holiday” temperaments to contend with. Some individuals really get into the hustle and bustle of the season, while others prefer a more low key approach. As we are only five days away from the “big day” here, I am watching as my teenagers’ personalities and temperaments are unfolding. Now that they are old enough to be less influenced by my schedule, I see their own internal ways starting to evolve. I am noticing that this year we have two last-minute shoppers … Continue reading →