I had such a lovely Christmas with my family and the Finch family and recieved so many beautiful things. I had so much fun with my brothers and sisters Christmas morning. There's 9 in my family but we've never drawn for names, we get something for everyone. I love it & am so glad that my parents give us that opportunity to think of others and feel enthusiasm for giving. Christmas morning excitement is not from thinking about what we'll be getting, but genuine excitement to give. It has never been, "It's my turn" "Where's my next gift", it has always been- "let me give to her next!", "I want him to open mine!" which is then followed by the recipent being just plain thrilled at the thoughtfulness and creativity of the giver. I love it.
With all this cheerful giving I did get some beautiful & thoughtful gifts, much more than I should have. I am so delighted and surprised. I am the luckiest...Here's one reason why...
Meet my new Mint Green iPod.
It's perfect.
It's just phenomenal. Brandon surprised me so much with this and a beautiful new cookbook. I never thought i'd have an iPod. It was something I could never justify in my mind to buy, I constantly told myself, "the radio is free", and brainwashed myself into thinking that running without music was my preference. It's not. Yes, there are times that running without music allows for a more "zen" like running experience, but most of the time I'm just trying to get through the workout and using my new iPod has made all the difference in the world. Brandon was so thoughtful for this gift and I'm so appreciative of him everytime I use it. I'm sure he get's tired of my announcements about what song I'm listening to while on the treadmill next to me.
I am so lucky and so very, very blessed. Happy New Years!
