Are you enjoying the Christmas Season or is your home invaded by a Humanoid Grinch?!

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Quoting Rebecca:

My husband is a grinch! We aren't here this year for the holidays...we have to visit the in-laws *sigh* so he wouldn't let me put up the tree and his parents don't have presents at their place fo rthe kids...my son is 2yr and daughter is 5m. She wont remember but my poor son! I ahte not having anything up and this was an argument for a little bit but whatever. Next year i'm going all out and i don't care!LOL

Oh my goodness, Rebecca! I can hear that sigh all the way to Ohio! I hurt for you! Try to stay positive and you can still make it fun and exciting for your kids! Do something extra special with them! He is only 2 and he really won't know much difference. I am still praying and wishing you and yours a merry Christmas!

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Angie
Thanks so much for your time and consideration in your response! I practice daily...Be not conformed to the world...Romans 12:2. The way I see it is God made man and man made these many days (holidays) inspired by God to give us reasons to stop and enjoy the many blessings that we have because we get caught of with the stress of the world. Yes, some are specifically set aside for Him! But Christmas is as magical now as it was then! The excitement, the anticipation, and the wise men bearing gifts are still as wonderful to me today. My boys are old enough to know there is no Santa and we embrace the true reason. But isn't Christianity about displaying a joyful heart? Something my husband does not seem to understand and tends to step on. Thank you for providing encouragement and a listening ear and fingers! Have a joyous and blessed celebration! Merry "Christ"mas to all!

Rebecca - posted on 12/11/2009

My husband is a grinch! We aren't here this year for the holidays...we have to visit the in-laws *sigh* so he wouldn't let me put up the tree and his parents don't have presents at their place fo rthe kids...my son is 2yr and daughter is 5m. She wont remember but my poor son! I ahte not having anything up and this was an argument for a little bit but whatever. Next year i'm going all out and i don't care!LOL

Chris - posted on 12/11/2009

Good luck to you! Sorry to hear that you are bogged down by a humanoid Grinch! I agree- children are only children for a small time and it's a joy to see them open up all the goodies not just the things they need. I am ready for Christmas- ready to get it here and see the joy on Reina's face when she opens her goodies! Can hardly wait!

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Quoting Shannon:

Ahhh.... I have grinch in my house for sure!!! He thinks I go overboard with the decorations, stockings, shopping, you name it! He did not have these thing when he was a kid, his parents just didnt do it so he can't understand my traditions. We have been married 12 years, you would think he would have adjusted by now!! Christmas is hard for our family because we lost two children around this time in 2005 but that just makes me MORE determined to make it special for my girls. Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Shannon

12 yrs?? God Bless you!! I don't know if I am going to make it? I am soo sorry for your loss! All my whining does not compare to your hardship and you still have a joyus heart! This says alot about your character! I pray you have all the abundance of peace and joy this Christmas! Merry Christmas to you also!

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Sharon
Talk about one extreme to another. Yours might cost more but more fun to be around! I am sure his heart is in the right place, but you may want to consider a different spot for the Credit Cards! lol Enjoy your memories and your Christmas! As far as the Good fight...I am tired! My shield is too battered up!

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Ashley
You're my kind of girl! lol His mumbling and grumbling seems to be louder than my singing! Crazy...how does a negative attitude over power a positive one?! To hear him tell it, he had a perfect childhood. Right?? It's not only Christmas, it's every holiday. Easter, birthday, Cinco De Mayo!!!!! Even 4th of July, and I don't even like Uncle Sam! Drives me insane! I love family gatherings and the memories they bring but I love Christmas the most! I am just tired of the turmoil and dissension! I thank you for your good spirit and advice! You have all given me someone to talk it over with. Thanks for being there!! Have a blessed Christmas with your Cute lil boy!

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Helen
Absolute Congats on the baby!! What a gift! I hope I didn't sound like you have to mortgage your home for Christmas! That is not what it is about. It is being grateful for what you have, what you give, and what you receive! God has given us the birth of our Savior. Man thru God has given us the season! A time to enjoy family and friends. an opportunity to put all hardships aside, a chance to mend! What's in your heart is truly the best gift any thing else is just frills. It's the love in your heart that will be remembered but the light in a childs eyes is priceless! I Pray all goes well for you! If there is some way I can ease your burden message me or email twinscarol@sssnet.com (with subject please so you don't get lost!)

Carol - posted on 12/11/2009

Heidi
Thanks for your ideas. However...If mine handed me cash I would have to account for every dime, Not worth the interrogation! That's if I didn't pass out first! I do the same with their stockings and even hold off on buying any necessities as such until Christmas. You know...shoes, socks, and underwear wear out just about Nov.! Fat chance on handing over the list! I don't even get a gift. If I am lucky I'll get a card with Love Bob. I don't think my kids will be so gracious as am?! Congrats on your husbands participation and understanding! Truly!! And thank you for your encouraging words! Do you mind throwing a prayer or two in there! LOL

Shannon - posted on 12/10/2009

Ahhh.... I have grinch in my house for sure!!! He thinks I go overboard with the decorations, stockings, shopping, you name it! He did not have these thing when he was a kid, his parents just didnt do it so he can't understand my traditions. We have been married 12 years, you would think he would have adjusted by now!! Christmas is hard for our family because we lost two children around this time in 2005 but that just makes me MORE determined to make it special for my girls. Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Ashley - posted on 12/10/2009

im so into the christmas spirit an if your talking about your boyfriend/husband i live with the same thing an i ignore my boyfriend when he starts talking bad an ill tell him not to talk like that around are son , an that might sound messed up an mean but i dont care like you said kids are kids for a shgort time is there a reason your husband acts like that, like for my b/f he does not like christmas because he didnt have christmas in his house when he was growing up because of money issues his whole life. so like i feel for him but i dont listen to a word he says because he is not getting by christmas mood down so dont let yours get you down it a once a year thing just close your ears an start singing jingle bells or something lol thats kinda of a joke if you want it to be

Helen - posted on 12/10/2009

i don't have much choice this year - things are really tough in farming right now and we just don't have the money to go wild but i have got some small things for my boys. This year i feel kinda funny about christmas, on one hand it's maxence's first christmas but it will also be the first christmas Freddy is not with me, added to that i've just found out i'mpregnant my hormones are everywhere.

Angie - posted on 12/10/2009

We are Catholic and we know that the meaning of Christmas is a celebration of the birth of our Savior. We don't go crazy about shopping or any of the secular junk. Christmas is not about buying gifts or baking cookies, it's about Christ's birthday. The wishes and gifts and surprises can came at their birthdays, this is not about our children, it is about Christ. Pray about what you really want Christmas to be for your children - a celebration of Christ's birth or a time of stress and gift overload. As long as you put Christ first, which is what it sounds like you're trying to do, you'll be fine.

Sharon - posted on 12/10/2009

No, not the Grinch. the opposite. My husband is NUTS. He'll blow thousands on each child. One year I added up all the crap he bought and the number just makes my head spin. I was LIVID. He burned up every credit card he had buying crap my kids weren't even interested in.

He's catholic so he pushes the true meaning of christmas, I'm christian so I push the true meaning of christmas and I push generosity. Giving to others.

hang in there and fight the good fight!!

Heidi - posted on 12/10/2009

Well for us every year I do the shopping the wrapping. My husband loves Christmas, but can do without the hussle and bustle of the shopping. So he hands me the cash and off i go. He is not a grinch at all. Sure kids should get things they really want, but its a good idea to give them a few things that they also need. For myboys every year they get pj's and underwear and socks in there stockings along with some treats, but everything else are items they have specifically asked for.

If your husband is like the grinch then see how feels if you hand over the shopping and wrapping duties to him! He might change his tune real quick because most guys hate to shop. See what he says, because I am sure he will tell you that you are doing a great job and keep up the good work! Chances are he won't be such a grinch anymore.



Good Luck and All the best to you and your family this holiday season!