Okay so I have been really bad about posting but I have been crazy busy. It seems like life gets in the way of even the best intentions. Well I stopped liking the journal prompts so I'm just going to express my thoughts a bit. Today was Christmas and I hope that everyone had a wonderful day. I got a few gifts that made me think about my future, mainly my kids. I know lame, but I have realized that I just want my children to love reading. I got a couple of children's bibles and reference book and I can't wait to introduce that to my children. I want to read to them all the time, sit and read them the bible while they nap, read them all the great classics and help them discover new worlds, and just the magic that books contain. Books are my escape and I feel as though I have been betraying them because I haven't hardly read at all :/ I just don't have the time anymore and it kills me. Speaking of books and reading out loud I have realized one tradition that will continue with my family, every Christmas morning before opening presents we are going to read the Christmas story. A lot of families don't do that anymore and yes it is nice to receive presents but I want my children to realize that the only reason we give presents is because God was gracious enough to give us the greatest present of all, himself. I know I know this is starting to sound preachy so I'll sign off but have a Merry Christmas!