Nothing to See Here…

For the past four years, I have sent out a Christmas “newsletter” with my holiday cards.  I didn’t realize until this year how controversial these can be, how many people dislike them.  If you’re one of those people, let me know so I can take you off my list, OK?  haha

Not sure how much time I’ll have in the coming days, but I thought I’d share my Christmas card insert with all of you cool people. 

Twas weeks before Christmas, I was feeling great stress
My ‘to-do’ list was long, so much work to progress
Shopping! And baking! And cleaning (or not)!
Christmas cards to be readied but not yet were bought

Oh, the season… it surely created much work
At the office and home I was going berserk
Get the tree bought, put the lights up, go to see Santa Claus
In the harried disorder, I’m stopping to pause

Here, we are healthy and happy and well
I hope this note finds you all doing just swell
I thought I’d take time out to give you the scoop
And share some new pictures of my gorgeous troop

The baby is growing - she’s two and a half
She has a sweet voice and an infectious laugh
She loves her big sisters and they all like to play
Her name may be Raena but she’s still my Rae-Rae

In a month, our sweet Jadie will be turning five
She’s got these great skills: to beguile and connive
She’s heading to school in fall of next year
I pray her new teacher won’t show signs of fear

Sarah is now such a big kid - she’s ten!
She’s doing quite well in school once again
Orchestra, service club, and girl scouting too
You would not believe how much taller she grew

Amber is starting her last term at school
A degreed journalist - now isn’t that cool??
We’ll party like crazy at her spring graduation
Listen hard and you’ll hear our big huge celebration

Kate’s going back to complete her degree
An excellent idea, I’m sure you’ll agree
She’s got a great guy and she works tending bar
We’ve never had doubt that she’s going to go far

Bill and I muddle through it all day after day
Time’s always short but we still find a way
The house is still standing and the bills all get paid
We take all our lemons and we make lemonade

So to heck with the hustle and bustle and mess
We’ll all get by nicely just by doing our best
What’s important are PEOPLE like each one of you
So we’re sending our love to all those in your crew

Have a Merry Bright Christmas and a Happy New Year
Here’s wishing you warmth, love, health, and good cheer
Good tidings to you with all that confers
These wishes are carried from our home to yours

In case I don’t get back to this little blog in the next few days, I do truly wish you all a warm and happy holiday.  Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas specifically, I hope you’re off work and there are some good TV shows for you to watch.  haha

I’ve really enjoyed having this blog the past year and some change and I’ve gotten a lot out of reading your comments, commenting on your blogs, etc.  I know I’ve been a big ol’ slacker this past few months but if you’ve stayed with me, well, thanks for the charity.  I’ll give you a receipt and you can maybe get a tax deduction.  haha

Later, peeps!