The woes of a 7-year old

Yesterday we met up with my uncle and cousin and her family so we could see my uncle before he goes back to California. We all had a lot of fun together.

For Christmas, some of our relatives gave us Table Topics, which is a box of cards with questions on them. We were looking through the cards and we came across this question:

What is the hardest thing you've ever done?

And here was the adorable 7-year-old's answer:

"Getting my brother to be quiet!"

Man, being 7 sounds so hard!  : )

A Voice

I just came across this very interesting quote:

"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."

Napoleon Bonaparte

It reminded me of the movie The King's Speech, which I love. 

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

So, I discovered something on Monday. I was driving to the grocery store, and it was raining, but then it turned into wonderful, glorious gentle snow. I suddenly started feeling very Christmasy. I was going to be buying some Christmas gifts, but I hadn't felt much of the spirit of Christmas for the day, even though I had been listening to Christmas music for most of it. But the rest of the day, after the snow had begun, I just felt so much joy. So snow brings me a lot of Christmas cheer.

I'm totally a fan of "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." And I can agree with that. However, give me some snow, and I will be in Christmas heaven. Snow brings the Christmas spirit to me. I knew I always loved a white Christmas, but I never realized how much I need it to help with my Christmas joy. No wonder last Christmas I didn't feel as full of Christmas spirit--there was very little snow.

I hope I have a white Christmas!

Generosity

I have a friend who is really generous. Well, actually, I have a few friends who are really generous, but right now I am thinking of one friend in particular. This friend is generous with time as well as with giving material things. I know I can always count on this friend to take the time to help me out. It's really great! My friend has also given me thoughtful gifts for holidays and birthdays. My friend always offers to share anything of his with me and anyone else. Happy birthday to my wonderful, generous friend!

I definitely have to say that generosity is a trait that I very much admire in people. I try to be generous, but sometimes I am a bit stingier than I think I should be. I think generosity is wonderful!