Writings
To the lady behind me in line last Friday at Walmart:
It doesn't have to be this way. Truly, it doesn't.
It was indeed particularly crazy for a trip to Walmart that day. So many people. Such long lines. We both chose the wrong one, with the cashier who is terribly sweet hearted but also terribly, terribly slow. And because of that, the two of us became acquainted.
Read MoreI want to inspire their imaginations, and I want their home to be a place that is always, always filled with FUN and fond traditions. To engage their imaginations now is to awaken their sense of wonder and prepare it for bigger and better things as they grow. Santa is meant to point our children toward Jesus, not detract or distract.
Read MoreAs we were setting up, one of the girls asked "where are your kids?" I don't even know which girl asked. I was busy trying to get everything out and ready to go for cooking class. I explained that The Boy and The Lady wouldn't be there today, because they were spending a few days with their grandparents.
Whichever girl it was then asked me, "Are you glad?"
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