Just a thought

Part of the reason I haven't blogged very much lately is that I ended up in charge of our ward Christmas party.  Okay, I volunteered because there was no one else to do it.  But it was last minute, and I only had two weeks to pull everything together.  I love organizing things, so I was really fine.  Plus, I had the most amazing people in my ward offer to help.  I don't know that I had to call anyone to do anything.  Everyone signed up to bring food.  A wonderful lady volunteered to do the decorations (and they looked fabulous!).  Another sister took care of the entire Santa room and goody bags.  But, I've been a little busy, and at times, a little stressed out.  So, I've spent two weeks planning the party (and talking about the party - which Jon just loves!).  Yesterday we spent several hours setting up, and then I went up an hour early to make sure everything was fine.  I made huge lists of things to do and things to bring.  Do you want to know the one thing I forgot?  I forgot Baby Jesus for our nativity.  How ironic is that?  As I rushed home 20 minutes before the party to grab a doll, I realized that too often that symbolizes our lives.  We are so busy this time of year with the decorations and presents and Santa, that we forget why we have this wonderful season.   After all, no matter how wonderful the food was, or how pretty the decorations were, or how entertaining the program was, without the Savior it just doesn't mean anything.  It's just another party.  So, I've resolved to remember the Savior a little bit more, and TRY to get my kids to remember Him too.  Because that's why this time of year is so amazing.   I am so grateful for that reminder.