We grew up poor . Working poor but poor and yet I remember Christmas as the happiest season . I never did get an easy bake oven- my hearts desire for a few years. A stocking with an apple an orange hard candy and nuts was such a treat. There were six kids in our house and we all bought something for everyone. At one point we had a dollar each to spend- you do the math. The five and dime was a goldmine. My one regret as a parent is that I never let my kids experience the disappointment of not getting their wish coupled with the delicious thrill of hoping for something special and occasionally getting it . So put down the guilt and the debt. “Christmas doesn’t come from the store “ to quote the Grinch. Have the happiest of Christmases with your family. Hold them close and enjoy what you have in the moment.
I’m trying. Thanks for being an inspiration.
We grew up poor . Working poor but poor and yet I remember Christmas as the happiest season . I never did get an easy bake oven- my hearts desire for a few years. A stocking with an apple an orange hard candy and nuts was such a treat. There were six kids in our house and we all bought something for everyone. At one point we had a dollar each to spend- you do the math. The five and dime was a goldmine. My one regret as a parent is that I never let my kids experience the disappointment of not getting their wish coupled with the delicious thrill of hoping for something special and occasionally getting it . So put down the guilt and the debt. “Christmas doesn’t come from the store “ to quote the Grinch. Have the happiest of Christmases with your family. Hold them close and enjoy what you have in the moment.