That Time of Year

Eggnog, decorations, Christmas music, fires, 30 degree weather, blankets ( or snuggies :) and last but NOT least...HOME ALONE!! It's finally "that" time of year. And this year, Camille is almost three so we're having fun doing it all together. Although, she did think Mommy was a little batty when I freaked out because they're finally playing Christmas music on the radio. Having a child her age is so much fun because when they experience it for the fist time, it's like you're reliving your childhood all over again. I introduced her to "Home Alone" the other night (it's a Christmas family tradition) and I am proud to say, she loved it. And while I am ALL for going ALL out at Christmas, my mother reminded me the other night what the special holiday season is really all about. I think it makes God happy to see everyone enjoy the season: lights, snowmen, sugar cookies, presents...but I think it also makes Him sad to see everyone forgetting what Christmas is all about. So, let's enjoy everything this following month has to offer but don't forget to take a moment every now and then and thank our Lord for sending His son, so many years ago.

TGI-the Weekend

Oh Saturday...why must you come only once a week?! Cleaned the house this morning, put the kid down after lunch, showered and now, I am doing absolutely nothing and it feels so darn good. The husband and I are going on a date this afternoon and tonight we will cheer on our team and (hopefully) beat the bulldogs. All together, it makes a perfect Saturday, spent with my favorite people. My blogs usually have a certain purpose or message but this one is purely for fun. I am feeling the need to express how thankful I am for the weekends and the relief they bring...and also, may I add, the THREE hour nap my child is taking doesn't hurt either ;)

Apologies, once again...I've been a slacker and neglected my poor blog. The Wyatt family has been busy, busy, busy! But here I am, writing again (hopefully you share my view piont, better late than never ;) I'm kind of in a rut too, because it's been so long since my last post, there's so much to share, and I can't decide where to begin...
Let's begin with Memphis. We finally made it up to Memphis to see the fam. I need to insert how very dear Memphis is to my heart. I can't even describe the feeling I get when I see the Memphis lights driving in...or driving down Haynes (my grandparents street) and pulling up into their driveway. And the smell. It always smells like Magnolia's....it's that feeling you get when you know "I'm home". Everything is always the same at my grandparents. Their house and the things in it haven't changed since I was a kid and there is something so comforting about that. It takes you back in time and you have that warm fuzzy feeling all over again. However, one thing has changed... they don't greet us at the door anymore. My grandmother has been bed ridden for some time, and my grandfather is always right there with her. So now it's kind of bitter sweet. The house is the same, the furniture is the same, the smell is the same...but the people that made that house so special are not the same. My Mama E can't talk to us anymore. And Daddy D, bless his heart, he tries. On my last visit I tried to tell my sweet grandmother how much I love and appreciate her, but I wish I had told her years ago. I don't know why I waited until I was 23 to tell her I ADORE her and respect her more than anyone on this earth. I wish I had told her sooner that she made my childhood so special with her loving gestures and thoughtful actions. We always wait to tell the people in our lives how special they are to us, thinking we can do it later. Well friends, it's later...