ThatCyndiGirl Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 ....scheduling Christmas during a PMS week, particularly when DH is deployed. I slept in the living room last night so I could see their faces when they woke up this morning. I stressed and stressed over the two youngest having the same number of gifts, about whether or not it was "enough". (they each had 7 and they were not extravagant at all.) My son saw his small stack of gifts and said,"Wow, there are just so many presents for me!" :001_smile: I sat there doing that ugly cry half-sob thing where you try to keep it from coming out full-force. Then, we went to IHop for dinner. On the way we passed a LOT of houses with lights. My son said,"It is just so beautiful everywhere I look!" Ugly-cry half-sob again. :001_wub: Our oldest had asked a few weeks ago what I would like for Christmas. I told her that I would LOVE a drawing of my Kitchenaid mixer, but with wheels and me in it driving around. She did that and framed it. :w00t: DH called just as we arrived at the restaurant. Our son told him about how, "Santa brought me a hat and left me a note that said,"All crooners need an awesome hat. Keep Singing! Love, Santa". (It's a porkpie hat like Frank Sinatra used to wear. Our son is a crooner.) I told dh that "we have the best kids EVER!" Then, we were sitting at the restaurant and the song Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) came on and that was just IT!! Full-on ugly cry, complete with sobbing, snot and red face. Here's the song that brought me to ugly tears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAJL3oHMBDw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ThatCyndiGirl Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: Aww, thanks. It wasn't meant as sad. He is coming home in two weeks, so we are at the tail end. Today was just poignant and touching and tender, partially due to hormonal influence. And,....hearing grateful kids just sent me over the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Sounds like you've got great kids. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I can relate to the "ugly cry". What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: You are a great mom! This time last year we were about a month away from my dh's homecoming. As we brought presents down last night, I was trying to remember last Christmas without him. I know it was exhausting. I think my Mom helped me decide if the "piles" looked even before I wrapped them. I know he skyped us in the middle of opening gifts.... but I remember very, very little. All that to say that maybe an emotional Christmas is better than one on automatic pilot, LOL? Glad your day was full of blessings and your finish line is in sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: What a sweet day, really - and you sound like you have awesome, appreciative kids! Hope DH's homecoming is a "second Christmas"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: It sounds like you have great kids. :001_smile: Yay for only two more weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: It sounds like you did a beautiful job of making Christmas special for your kids - even when it was hard for you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I second you and triple it. I got the worse migraine I have had in many years and was out of commission almost all of CHristmas Day. That included missing eating the dinner I mostly made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: What a sweet day, really - and you sound like you have awesome, appreciative kids! Hope DH's homecoming is a "second Christmas"! :iagree: What a beautiful day, thanks for sharing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: That sounds like an amazing Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: What a sweet day, really - and you sound like you have awesome, appreciative kids! Hope DH's homecoming is a "second Christmas"! Yes. What linders said. :grouphug: I also agree that there should be some sort of moratorium on PMS for Christmas :glare:. I have been a wreck for a week. Crying one day and gnashing my teeth the next. I think if I had a deployed husband, I'd, well, I don't know I'd do. Thank you for the sacrifices your family make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 That is SO sweet. I agree about the PMS schedule... ;). But am glad to hear your tears were all good tears. You are blessed with some wonderful kids!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: What a memorable Christmas even if it was full of crying. ;) Congrats on hubby coming home in two weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) :grouphug: Your kids sound wonderful! I agree that PMS and Christmas don't mix. For me this year, it meant my OCD reared its ugly head, not debilitating, but enough that I was a bit anxious all day. :glare: Thankfully, dh had the great idea to go for a hike in the afternoon, so we had a lovely hike on the trail to the waterfall, and the fresh air and exercise was really good for me. Hang in there! And thank you for your sacrifices on our behalf. Wendi Edited December 26, 2011 by Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Never mind the thread about movies. . . THIS post, and your post about your ILs made me teary. :) So glad you had so many special blessings this Christmas, and so glad you have one extra special blessing coming home in a few weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooahwife Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 ....scheduling Christmas during a PMS week, particularly when DH is deployed. I slept in the living room last night so I could see their faces when they woke up this morning. I stressed and stressed over the two youngest having the same number of gifts, about whether or not it was "enough". (they each had 7 and they were not extravagant at all.) My son saw his small stack of gifts and said,"Wow, there are just so many presents for me!" :001_smile: I sat there doing that ugly cry half-sob thing where you try to keep it from coming out full-force. Then, we went to IHop for dinner. On the way we passed a LOT of houses with lights. My son said,"It is just so beautiful everywhere I look!" Ugly-cry half-sob again. :001_wub: Our oldest had asked a few weeks ago what I would like for Christmas. I told her that I would LOVE a drawing of my Kitchenaid mixer, but with wheels and me in it driving around. She did that and framed it. :w00t: DH called just as we arrived at the restaurant. Our son told him about how, "Santa brought me a hat and left me a note that said,"All crooners need an awesome hat. Keep Singing! Love, Santa". (It's a porkpie hat like Frank Sinatra used to wear. Our son is a crooner.) I told dh that "we have the best kids EVER!" Then, we were sitting at the restaurant and the song Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) came on and that was just IT!! Full-on ugly cry, complete with sobbing, snot and red face. Here's the song that brought me to ugly tears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAJL3oHMBDw I know how it can be, Cyndi. Thank you for your service. It is so very difficult, especially at holidays, for families of troops who are overseas. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thank you for sharing :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: Been there. It's tough. Sadly - the first Christmas my DH was deployed - my kids worked their hardest to make sure the day was NOT pleasant no matter what we did :( Dh missed again the next year, we went to CA to be with relatives, and all got the Norwalk virus.... Joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: Sailor Mom, I'm so sorry. We have all been sick lately. Not Norwalk-virus-sick, but sick nonetheless. It could have been SO much worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :grouphug: What a wonderful blessing you were given to have such a family. Cherish those special memories. I'm crying for you :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Well, now I'm sitting here at my desk crying. That was awesome, thank you for sharing. It sounds like you have a wonderful family!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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