End of the Week Update

Hey all - Well, it's the end of the week and what have I done? Or better yet, what have I not done but don't really have the evidence that I've done anything? Isn't that the life story of every mom out there.

I have exactly two more weeks before I officially become the mother of a teenager. Yes, Morgan turns 13 on the 19th. Crazy, I know but that's the truth. Brent and I were looking at his baby pictures we have hanging in our hallway the other night wondering where the time had gone. It doesn't seem that long ago ... but on the other hand, it seems a million years ago. Yikes!

The kids are counting down to winter break. They can't wait to travel to Utah. It's hard to judge which they're more excited for, Christmas or seeing family. Or is it not having school for two weeks? Alright, it's seeing family. It's funny how the anticipation of gifts has been overshadowed by traveling somewhere for the holiday.

The other day as we were driving home from some youth activity, I made the comment about how many more houses seemed to be decorated this year for the holidays. I don't know if it's something I didn't notice in years past but one seems not to be able to drive through any given neighborhood and find 50% to 75% of the homes decked out in lights. Driving through neighborhoods for the light shows has always been a tradition that Brent and I have had since we were dating the Christmas before we were married. It's nice to see more people getting into the holiday spirit and letting it show (or shine).

If there's one thing I can share with you all tonight, it's take time with your family. You don't know how quickly they grow and move on to other things. When we establish traditions when they're young, they'll long to keep those going even when they're grown and gone.

Keep in touch, keep the faith and endure to the end.