It comes every year, right on time......the holidays!!!! When you are the parents/grandparents of two boys it brings a whole new meaning to this entire month. Last year the tree was small and the house was decorated a little, I didn't really worry too much about doing anything more, after all it was just me and Amy and we were both so darn busy.
This year is a whole different story. Not only is it Amy and I, it is Cody, Cole and now Nick. Three teenage boys with lots of different taste and needs. Nick has come to us as a result of his friendship with the boys. He was here for a week before I realized he really did not intend to leave. His parent has never contacted me to find out where he is and really doesn't seem to terribly concerned. I really don't know how long he will be with us, but it does add another dimension to our lives. The boys decided to move rooms so that the two younger ones had the bigger room and the older (Cody) now has a room of his own. This they decided to do in the middle of the tree decorating...boys!!!!
Financially this year is a big challenge, how do we provide a nice Christmas on such a limited budget? We started early but we have made certain they understand that funds are not there for all the things we would like to gift them. I know they understand but it is hard to not want all the cool things they would like.
We are so lucky to have the boys with us and it really doesn't matter about all the other stresses. WE will do what we can do, and Christmas will come and go. Our love for them and their love for us is the only gift we really need and that will go on long after the holidays are only a sweet memory.
It is my wish that all Grandparents and their Grandchildren have a beautiful holiday and to remember the important things in life is not THINGS but the LOVE you give and get.
Happy Holidays
Jessie, Amy, Cody, Cole, Nick and the three puppies: Furby, Agnes and Roxy
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