oh the Christmas list

• I used to be on the list
• when I was so very poor
• I had my shopping done and over with by Halloween
• now....here it is the middle of November and I am still struggling with my list
• this is going to be a slim year
• the state of California has not been our friend this year
• cutting hubby's pay
• and upgrading their radiology equipment so that my contract got canceled
• big pay cut for the McVey's this year
• I usually go nuts for Christmas
• I totally overspend and spoil my kids rotten
• not feeling it this year
• and I think they aren't either
• their lists are small this year and I am not going to push it
• I am kind of looking forward to a meek & mini holiday this year
• only me, hubby and the 2 kids this year at home
• everyone else will be out of town or with other family
• I tried to convince ours kids that we could go somewhere to just get away
• Sophie was adamant that we not leave our house
• I hate it when my words come back to bite my butt  :)
• so mini Christmas....could be a blessing in disguise  :)