Mellor Moments: Humbuggin'

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Humbuggin'

Calling all friends...

I need your help!

Please send me ideas that will help me find "Christmas Spirit"!

I am having a really hard time finding it this year.

I am putting the tree up today, have read The Christmas Underpants, will be starting my annual read of The Christmas Carol tonight and will be going to Zoolights on Saturday, but I could do so much more!

If you know of things to do, places to take my family or just any idea, please share.

10 comments:

Bailey said...: Turn on Christmas music at your house EXTREMLY LOUD and boogie to the beat!!! HAve fun!; December 10, 2008 at 8:58 AM
CJ said...: Okay, I am liking the aforementioned idea. Force yourself to do some Christmas baking and give them to your neighbors, go to the temple lights several nights, pick someone to do the 12 days of Christmas for (starts Saturday), read "The Christmas Jars", I could go on. Let me know what helps!!!; December 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Vandee said...: Christmas music and angel trees. Pick an angel from the tree (or maybe one for each kid) and buy them what they want plus socks, undies etc. It is a great way to start. I need to do it this year..; December 10, 2008 at 12:55 PM
***LIZ*** said...: Train park, temple lights, Christmas movies(I recomend Elf), any article in the Ensign this month, I was only going to read the first one but loved it so much I sat down and read the whole thing cover to cover.; December 10, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Melissa M. said...: I would recommend going caroling for your next FHE, because as we all know, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is to sing real loud for all to hear!"; December 10, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Missy said...: I have really enjoyed reading this month's ensign and the 1st Presidency Devotional too. They all have such wonderful talks about the true spirit of Christmas. Serving others brings the best holiday spirit I think:); December 10, 2008 at 4:05 PM
The Crazy Holdens said...: Pray for the Spirit of Christmas to be in your house and then do things that you know bring that Spirit. Bake cookies and then carol to devliver them, Christmas music, wear a santa hat, but pray for the Spirit of the Season to be with you.; December 10, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Shellee said...: I think that some of this feeling is that I lost my voice in early November and haven't giving it a rest to get better! So, singing is out of the picture, FOR NOW.
Bring on more comments, they are great ideas!; December 10, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Bailey said...: Hey Shellee, nice widget!!! Did you get it from me????:); December 10, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Anonymous said...: So, I was thinking about the First Presidency Devotional because that was fabulous for me, always is. But that was already mentioned. I think you could do the Nativity Scene that Pres. Eyring talked about, which could be fun. Also, I find doing fun things by candlelight, while listening to Christmas tunes, could be cool. There is something about the quiet of the candlelight that brings awe.

Karla; December 15, 2008 at 12:56 PM

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Curt is the leader of our family. He's a computer nerd and computer fixer extraordinaire! He is a lover of airplanes, 'nuf said. You'll find him on Saturday mornings up with the sunset and out at the flying field with RC airplanes and a nice sunburn.

Shellee is a straight-talking, Mama-to-all. I'm a foodie, a bookworm, and a seamstress-in-the-making. I love my Crazy Farm. If you smell something good coming from my home, you're welcome to come in and have a taste! Once you're my friend, you're always my friend.

Aaron (Buddy, Fuzzy) is 14 and growing... really growing (upwards and outwards!) He loves running, riding his bike, hanging with friends, and his little brother. He's fabulous with his younger siblings and is seriously funny.

Alyssa (Lissie, Lou, Peapod) is 13! She's a great combination of all things fun. She's in Jr. High and loves it! She's an artist at heart with an imagination in soul. Best babysitter... EVER!

Hayden (Tate, Tater Tot, Three) is 6. He's our comic-relief. His little brain is always on the move, quickly followed by his body. He's very passionate about his wants. He's a follower of Aaron and thinks that he can do anything, but pick up after himself. He's the alien with blonde hair. Who knows where that came from?

Olivia's our surprise 4th child. She's 2, she's adorable, she's a miracle. She has a spirit that touches everyone she meets. She was born in July at 33 weeks. She has Spina Bifida, but that's not stopping her! She's well cared for by all of the family members. She has a really cool looking scar on her back and a shunt in her head. She's perfect for us! Better watch out though, she has a wheelchair and knows how to use it (especially going over toes!)

I'm so tired that...

* I didn't turn on the laundry dryer, when I came back in 2 hours to fold it, I thought the dryer was broken because the clothes were still wet. I started to cry until I realized that I just forgot to push the ON button.

*Hayden got 3 baths in one morning. He didn't say a word because he loves swimming in the tub. Funny kid.

* I didn't remember what order people left the house in the morning. I was mad at the older kids because they were late for school. It was 6:30, they weren't up and ready!~ (Their school starts at 9.) Oops.

* I forgot how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

* I got the kids up and ready for school... then woke up; it had been a dream.

* I wanted chocolate and settled for bread, I didn't have the energy to find the chocolate I'd hidden.

* I couldn't remember the word "spoon".

* I changed Olivia's diaper, then Hayden, then Olivia. I couldn't remember if I'd already done it. Better safe than sorry.

* I forgot to rinse my body and hair when I got out of the shower, then couldn't figure out why there were bubbles on my towel.

* I left one contact lens in...ouch.

* to put deodorant on. I'm sorry to all those who smelled me that day.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Humbuggin'

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