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So...I was thinking....if I were to be the subject of this classic tale, what would the ghosts of Christmas look like for me? Here goes....I hope you likey!
The Ghost of Christmas past
She would come to me late at night (yes, she, cause I think I would not want a strange man standing over my bed trying to get me to go anywhere with him in the middle of the night) and take me on a journey through my Christmas's past. We would start when I was little, when my mom would plan her surgeries for right before the holidays (apparently insurance company's used to send you money when you had surgery...she would use it for christmas) and they would lavish me with ungodly amounts of gifts...unbeknownst to me that we were poorer than all get out! Flash forward a few years to about 7, my parents did the best they could, but all I did was bitch that my little brother (whom I hated since birth) got more than me, even though he didn't(my parents were very careful about this kind of stuff). Flash forward to 17, here I am with my own daughter...only now do I begin to understand the true meaning of Christmas...how it is not really about the gifts...it's about the spirit, the family togetherness...yep, I get it now....Flash forward again, I am 21, and all I want is to not be alone...but I am, I begin to hate Christmas, I have my baby, and I spend way more money than I have to make her happy, but inside I am miserable...and lonely. NOw I am back in my bed wondering WTF just happenned.
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Yep, this one comes to me as a chick dressed in a box with a ribbon and a bow....yeah...I don't know, so anyway, we take a peek at my life now, 3 beautiful little girls, a loving husband and an awesome family...this is all I could have ever asked for and more...sure, there is nothing under the tree for either myself or my hubby (cause we spend it all on the kiddos) but who cares! I am perfectly content with the smiles on the girls faces when they come down to the tree all lit up, the cookies gone and the note that "santa" left thanking them, and reminding them that he will return next year! Joy, pure Joy...it brings tears to my eyes.
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Okay, this one is not so scary...I am thinking like a robot on a hoverboard or something...so we take a trip into the distant future, my babies are grown and have babies of their own, I am gone...I have died years ago...*tears*, but I am with them in spirit, and as they huddle around under the tree to open gifts and enjoy each other's company, I am at peace, for I know that I have passed the true meaning of Christmas on to them....Oh...and maybe they have a picture of me set on the table, in hopes that I will be with them, which I am....forever.
Thanks for reading, there are tears falling down my face right now....I just want sooo badly for my babies to understand the magic of the season, it's not about what you celebrate or how much money you spend, what you get or even what you give, it's being together, enjoying the magic of family....*sniffle*, I think I am going to get my period soon...LOL, I am aweful mushy today.
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Posted by Rajah1116 on 2007-12-05 08:12:55 | Rating: | Views: 120
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That is a very touchin' blog. It's sad nowadays, that WE have to teach the younger generation, what the meanin' of Christmas is...You'll be a good example, no worries there. Kudos to you hun...xo
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Posted by olp76
on 2007-12-05 08:24:29
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OMGosh Katie! I'm sitting here @ work tearing up like a crazy kid. Haha.
This blog is so wonderful. I love it and you sound like a great mom.
<3
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Posted by LadiLucifer
on 2007-12-05 08:42:15
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I love this blog! I hope we're around for many many years to see our children's childrens children.
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Posted by Whitters
on 2007-12-05 09:04:01
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That is awesome! I have teared up a little bit. You are setting a great example for your girls & I'm sure when they all grow up, they will to do the same for their children. You are great! :)
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Posted by Mandie142
on 2007-12-05 09:12:19
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Good stuff, lady!
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Posted by wlamebull
on 2007-12-05 09:43:28
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wow you've got me teary, i wish i had kids...but i spoil the nephews and neices enough lol its true though christmas is for kids, we may grow up (well some people might ha) but its our job as adults to pass on the spirit and love
awwwwwwwwww
hugs xxx
awww i'm all mushy to now
great post x
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Posted by missmarie
on 2007-12-05 10:58:49
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That was wonderful Raj... so sweet and touching!
Hugs to you!!!
:)
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Posted by spinningreflection
on 2007-12-07 10:36:54
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