Friday, December 12, 2014

Saturday Celebration: Mixture of Everything



This week was challenging. Starting with a sick day last Friday and a long extended weekend of lying on the couch. I have learned when bronchitis comes pounding on my chest I need to stop and take care of myself.  Little celebrations are huge for me. I am thankful for a one night all inclusive Christmas shopping trip with my husband.  He picked me up after school, and we completed our entire list by 7:30 including dinner. For those who know me the last time I was at the mall, well I can’t remember and that is fine. This trip did not involve the mall so we were successful. Wednesday night was our fifth grade annual holiday concert.  There is nothing I love more than fifth graders singing, dancing and being a kid. Our music teacher involves every student who wants to participate.  Our students design the backgrounds, choreography, the introductions to the songs as well as the program.  It 's so exciting to see the "way cool" boys dancing to the song "Hot Chocolate" and "Do you Know Blitzen?" Tomorrow, I will be wrapping and watching my favorite Christmas movies. I love this time of year not the shopping but the giving.  I’m always thankful for celebrating with my friends this coming week at school. Feel free to check out other celebration blogs here.  

12 comments:

  1. I'm always happy to read when holiday celebrations focus on the giving instead of excessive materialism and consumerism!

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    1. My mom did a great job about teaching me at a young age that this season is for giving to others. Thank you for giving your time and stopping by my blog. Have a great week.

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  2. I am impressed with the one night shopping trip to get all the gifts. I love this season of giving as well. It sounds like you are feeling better, but definitely do slow down. Bronchitis is the pits! The fifth grade concert sounds wonderful. It is so fun to see kids be kids. Have a fabulous week!

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    1. It's taken many years to perfect the challenge of one night Christmas shopping. It also helps that now our children are 22 and 25 with very specific Santa lists. Thanks for visiting.

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  3. I hope this weekend finds you much healthier Maria. I wrote about a singing performance, too. What joy indeed to see the students doing this. Have a wonderful weekend & next week!

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    1. Your post today was amazing I am always impressed with how you're always touching so many lives. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. "Little celebrations are huge for me." I smiled as I read of your plans to watch Christmas movies and wrap gifts. Enjoy every moment!

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    1. Thank you Ramona for stopping by today. I just came up from the basement and wrapping taking a short break and off again.

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  5. You were wise to stop and take care of yourself so you could enjoy the rest of the season.

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    1. Past lessons have been learned. I have enjoyed a busy but relaxing weekend. Thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  6. Here's to a healthier week for you! I have been watching those all around me struggle to stay healthy. (And I'm going to bed early every night to ward this off hopefully!) Here's to movies and wrapping! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

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    1. It's been a great weekend lots if wrapping and resting. Continue to rest and take care of yourself. Thanks for commenting.

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