one more sleep

as our kids were growing up, we used to count down to big events by how many sleeps it was. each Christmas we'd pull out the countdown bear

that would be filled with treats in each pocket.  as each day would pass the kids would move the bear and get the treat. it was never difficult to get the kids up for school through the month of december, because it meant that the first one up got to move the bear and therefore get the treat.

times have changes considerably. with all the kids at their own homes poor mr. bear had sat in december 1 pocket for about one week until i remembered to move him. in fact each week he'd jump a couple days just to get caught up. without the kids here to share any of the treats wayne has had his share more than his share of candy.

again this year we've seen some traditions change and our plans get altered from what we’ve been used too. and that's ok - truly it is. 

someone shared this photo on facebook

and i thought it to be a great reminder.  may we all recognize what is truly important this holiday season.

blessings