Do you volunteer during the Holidays?
Unfortunately, I have not volunteered during the holidays–yet. In years past, we’ve been so consumed with work, family and traveling, our schedules haven’t allowed for much else. I know–typical excuse. But as many people know, when life only allowed one hour to spend with your family on the weeknights, you try as much as possible to cram everything you can into those 48 hours of freedom. Jeff and I have always wanted to volunteer through our church, and possibly do something with the local hospital or homeless shelter. Now that my schedule is different, now is the time!
As for teaching Jack the true meaning of the holidays? My man is a little mocking bird, so we’re doing our best to maintain the weekly routine of going to church together on Sunday mornings. Jack has his little buddies at church and our priest even “knows” our kid. As of right now, every time the Radio City Christmas Spectacular commercial comes on, the kid stops in his tracks. The Rockettes and dancing Santas are very much a cool part of Christmas, but not the only part.
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#1 by Staci A at November 18th, 2008
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I completely understand, there not enough hours in the day to squeeze everything in that you want to do.
#2 by Melissa @ Blog, what blog? at November 18th, 2008
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Good luck with volunteering this year. I’m definitly going to adopt a child from the Angel tree this year!
#3 by Cathy at November 18th, 2008
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It is tough to volunteer – especially if you have children.
#4 by Julie@Cool Mom Guide at November 18th, 2008
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We’re doing the same with our children. It gets too easy to get out of the habit of going to church, and while it’s an important thing to stay consistent with, and you’re doing a great thing! Here’s My Day 5! I put Mr. Linky up, come get your link love!
#5 by Natalie at November 18th, 2008
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I wish I had 3 more hours in the day. It is hard to work, come home and cook, and spend time with your family during the week. I agree that is what we try and do more of on the weekends. But you can always volunteer as a family so that you are spending time with each other as well as helping out.
#6 by Michelle at November 18th, 2008
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It’s hard to fit time in, but it sounds like your schedule is less crazy this year. Are you going to WI this year? Brrr…
#7 by tena at November 18th, 2008
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I agree, someone needs to find an extra hour or two to cram into the weeks, preferably days my Dh has off, lol
#8 by Stephanie @ RalphCrew at November 18th, 2008
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I hope that you find the perfect way to volunteer! Bless you.
#9 by Tracye at November 18th, 2008
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i wish i could find more time, energy and money to do all i should do.
#10 by Louise at November 20th, 2008
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We are trying really hard to go back to church