Maderville

Christmas 2009
I learned a few things this Christmas season that I don't think I was prepared for. Since I have been on limited duty and bed rest I realized that life goes on even if the checklist isn't complete. I have a pretty definitive idea of what I have always wanted to provide my family in the way of holidays and traditions. This year I had to allow for exceptions to the rule. If you look back at last years Christmas day I left nothing to chance in the way I executed Christmas morning and all of the events leading up to it. This year was a bust. No matching pajamas, no big dinner, not nearly as many finely wrapped presents under the tree, no video and not nearly as many pictures. My Christmas card was nothing like I planned for it to be and the only reason poor Bella got anything this year was because Mike remembered to get her some treats. I had great intentions of using the weeks after Landry's birthday party to finish the details of the perfect Mader Christmas but it wasn't meant to be. I'm starting to get over it but I am not one to settle for less than 'the plan' to be executed fully and without kinks. Most people who know me know that my favorite saying is 'It is what it is' and this Christmas my unborn son taught me a lesson that I wasn't prepared for. He told me in a matter of kicks, jabs, contractions and swishes that I need to slow down and get ready for him. He said 'Hey Mom, it is what is...and everyone is still happy, safe and full of Christmas spirit. Appreciate that Jesus was born on this day and try to enjoy some part of it yourself.' Thank you my precious unnamed son. I think I will do just that. I can't wait to meet you....in February.