Yesterday, I cut, glued, and strung my little heart out, all for the men in my life. Why?...B/c I learned early on in my marriage that the gifts that flip John’s switch are gifts that don’t cost a cent. He seems to appreciate little acts of service, and small surprises more than anything I could buy him at the mall. So for Christmas I have to get creative. Enter our annual Christmas countdown. Every day for a month I do a June Cleaver-ish act of kindness-sewing on a button, making him his favorite dinner, etc. It’s a lot of work. And some days I think it would be so much easier if he just wanted a dang ipod. But I know that serving someone helps me love them more and even though Christmas morning the bottom of our tree is pretty bare, we are usually closer than ever b/c of the month’s countdown. And not breaking the bank is also a bonus:)
This year I decided I want to feel closer to Christ by Christmas also, so I am doing a special countdown for him. Just back to basic stuff like saying my prayers, making it on time to sacrament, etc.
To hold me accountable, and because I blog a lot when I get excited (see previous Christmases) I am sure I will be posting some of it:)
Happy Friday friends:)
8 comments:
I love it and can't wait to see what you do. I should stop being so lame and help my familia countdown til Christmas. I'll have to start tomorrow though.
Your countdown calendar is so cute! Service for Christmas is such a great idea.
You are an ambitious lady--I am glad we will get to share in the fun! Love your creativity!
What wonderful, creative ideas! I love them.
It's great you are focusing on the true meaning of Christmas, i.e., service to others and a love of Christ. Carla and I love your blog and looks at it several times a day.
so creative and sweet
cute Jess! you are so creative and thoughtful, John is one lucky guy!
This is so smart!
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