Geez, you’d think Christmas was coming soon with all these holiday-themed posts. Oh wait….it is! As Elizabeth reminded me, there are only 17 days left until Christmas. If I wasn’t looking at my own calendar right now, I’d never believe it! Good thing my Christmas shopping is already done. And if I was not already in the Christmas spirit, the heavy snowfall outside would snap me right into it!
So the question she posed this week is:
What do really want for Christmas that money can’t buy?
The answer to this question is easy….I want health and happiness for me and my family.
If you’re familiar with my blog, then you know the last 12 months or so have been really rough on me and my family (post 1 and 2 about that topic). So I would just like as stressful-free of a 2010 as I can get. I know that complete stress-free living isn’t possible, but it would be great to just have to deal with only the normal, everyday stresses.
If I am being greedy, I’d also like my husband to get a promotion. Not because I want more money, because after all, this post is not about money. He has been in line for a promotion for awhile now, both in his previous and current role in his company. Unfortunately, due to financial restraints and the rocky economy, all promotions have been put on hold for the time being. My husband is extremely driven and ambitious, and therefore climbing the corporate ladder is directly related to his happiness and sense of self-worth. His confidence and spirit could really use this boost. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that genuine smile of contentment (related to work anyhow).
And if I am being really greedy, I’d like to ask that my creative thoughts keep flowing. I’ve enjoyed having a blog so far and hope that I don’t run out of things to write about!
That’s really all I have on my Christmas list. Honestly. I don’t need or want much. In fact, my husband and I are not exchanging gifts this year. We normally exchange ornaments, but the next few weeks are booked solid, so we are letting each other off the hook already in anticipation that we will both forget to actually buy ornaments! I’m secretly glad because I am sure I’d be the one who forgot while my husband got me a really pretty one.
So what is on your Christmas wish list this year? Remember, these are things that money can’t buy! Post your comment here or head over to Confessions from a Working Mom and join in the Truthful Tuesday fun.
And to all the SITStas stopping by, MERRY SITSmas!
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Easy… I want my wife and Baby ( Due in 3 weeks) to have a problem free month! What else matters?
Shane
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Shane….absolutely NOTHING else matters! And I am sure you'll get your gift.
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I love that idea — exchanging ornaments with the hubs. Goodness knows the shiny, pleather coat he picked out for me last year just didn't cut it. Hee hee! We aren't exchanging this year either.
Alas…Merry SITsmas!
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I want my husband and I to make more time for just the two of us. Our kids are growing up and I would love to be able to spend more time just hanging out with him!
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Merry SITSMas!
Christmas is about the kids, so my hubby & I only exchange one gift. The most important thing is that our family will be there to celebrate with us.
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I love it! Merry SITSmas
I simply want to spend quality time with my family and friends this year, and it sounds like it might actually happen 
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MERRY SITSMAS!!!!
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Merry SITSmas to you! I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Tuesday! xo, KA
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MERRY SITS DAY!
Those are fabulous things to want for Christmas and I hope you get them both
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Great thoughts! I would definitely need to think on this one.{grin}
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My Christmas wish was a gym membership, which I received, now if only the weight would magically fall off…
My real Christmas wish is that everyone stays happy and Healthy this CHristmas!
Merry SITmas!
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I hope 2010 is a much better year for you! Merry Christmas (and SITSmas)
Cheers,
Just Like June
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I know what you mean about the promotion. I know I've told you that both DH & I were in line for promotions over the past six months and both got passed over. It's not so much the money I want, just the recognition that I'm working hard… and my hubby is too!
~Elizabeth
http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com
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Elizabeth – it's just such a bad year for anything work related. Even for me. I'm on call at the hospital and they haven't needed me at all. Is your hubby in the same field as you?
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What I would really like for Christmas this year is for all the kids to sleep through the night. During the night it is a circus around here! Though last night they all did, which I don't think has ever happened! It was a good night sleep!
http:thejoysofbeingamother.blogspot.com
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Hope you get everything you want!!
You have been through a lot!
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Yep, just health and happiness for my family! I thank God every night for our health, and having one more day together. I'm trying to live each day as it comes and not worry so much about the future!
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I have my husband home, safe and sound. That's enough for me!!!
Merry SITSmas!!!
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Merry SItSmas to you!!!!
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Have a very Merry SITSmas!
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That money can't buy? A 20-lb. weight loss. I'd even be happy with a 10-lb. one right now. That's a gift that I'm trying to give to myself. ;o)
Hope you had a very merry SITSmas!
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Honestly…this sounds very boo-hoo and sorry for myself, but I would love to hear my sister in law tell me that she thinks I'm a good mother.
If that doesn't happen, diamond earring would also be sweet.
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Merry SITSmas!!
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For my husband to not go crazy and want a divorce again.
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Sorry I am late, but I am making my way through the entire SITSmas list, I want to visit everyone to wish everyone happy holidays! So Merry SITSmas!
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