I've been asked why my husband and I go all out for Christmas when we don't have children...why wouldn't we?? Life doesn't end because we don't have children..Christmas still comes every year.
The fact is, we enjoy Christmas..not the commercialism but the magic..which I believe is a state of mind..We decorate our house inside and out...top to bottom, we bake cookies, get in our pj's and go look at the lights around the neighborhood..all the things you all do with your kids...the season isn't any less magical because we don't have little ones in our house.
The assumption that we hate this holiday or that this holiday is hard for us..is just that..an assumption..the fact is, there is no great time of year..or time of year that's easier..it's hard all the time really, but we choose to live our lives and not let this define us or wallow in self pity.
We've had our share of sadness on Christmas..my Father in Law died on Christmas morning 16 years ago after a long battle with cancer..I never thought that my husband would ever enjoy the holidays after that..but life went on and I think he loves this time of year more than I do.
For us, in our home..Santa exists...magic exists..children or no children.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2014!!
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