Holiday Thoughts

Why is that the holidays bring out the best in some people and the worst in others? I understand the whole holiday stress thing and I admit that I sometimes feel a bit put upon and stressed about getting everything done... but I believe that is normal. What I am talking about are the people that go off the deep end...

I am the first one to admit that I get annoyed at Rodney because I feel that the holidays are MY responsibility and he does very very little to help... I buy the presents, wrap the presents, cook the food... with the kids and Rodney helping a little (very little) bit with the decorating and house cleaning... of course I keep up the normal mom things also... cooking meals, washing clothes, making sure everyone is doing what they need to do and that everyone is where they need to be...

But that said - the holidays are a time for reflecting on the goodness in your life - of taking time to thank God for the gifts he has given to you - of spending time with your family and friends and enjoying all the season has to offer - of helping those less fortunate than you - of making sure those you love know that you love them and helping them have good holiday.

What I don't understand are the people who lash out in the most hurtful ways at those they should be closest to - that drink too much to deal with their issues and end up nearly killing themselves or others - that send out little hurtful jabs at those who don't understand why - that cut ties with people who love them - and then there are those that committ crimes (like the one in California). What makes people behave this way during the season when this is the opposite of the way they should act?? These kinds of things are all over the news... it is really bothering me this year....

It may be a simplistic view but... Why can't everyone just be a good person????

One of the biggest goals in my life is for my kids to grow up to be good people... and for them to appreciate all they have and those that love them - and to learn how to show that appreciation... I think we need to work on the showing appreciation thing....