The stores have been having "last-minute sales" for the past three weeks. Don't they know that only now do rational human beings consider the next few days last-minute? Brace yourselves, too, because you know as soon as Christmas stuff is cleared out, you'll start seeing ads for Valentine's Day, quickly followed by Easter and chased by Mother's Day. Oh, and throw President's Day in there, too; that "holiday" is when a lot of electronic goodies are closed out to make way for the newest gadgets in the spring.
Presents are great. Most of us love to get them, especially fun things. But some of the greatest gifts are free. Little moments. Fleeting minutes. Mundane-yet-special events that, even if I'd paused to take a photo, could not be captured. I mean things like the Cutlet helping me rake leaves last week (wearing shorts and cowboy boots!), using a little rake I have for him and pushing his toy mower over the piles to help mulch them. The Petite Filet melting every time our new son coos. All of us together, healthy, usually happy, secure in each other.
It might not be family for you that pushes that button. The button that makes you feel warm, safe and loved. But whatever it is, and I'm guessing it's not "stuff," I hope you're able to savor it. Not just for a day, week or month. Every minute you can stand to stand still. Time is our greatest gift. Let us all spend it a little more wisely, starting right now.
God bless you.
What a fantastic picture.
Have a wonderful time with your newly expanded family this holiday season.
Cas
This was a beautiful post and a very true sentiment!
God bless all of you this holiday season!
What a beautiful picture...
Merry Christmas!
wow- what an incredible photo.
well said- I still haven't figured out what pushes my buttons yet- but I know I will be surrounded by people that I care about this season, and that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy so I guess that's good.
Merry Christmas the the entire T-Bone clan!
E
Same to you. Thank you for sharing this!
we were at a store today and easter was already out. sad really. i like the baby. can i have him?
Merry Christmas to you T-Bone and all of the rest of the meaty crew!
Congrats on the arrival of the addition!
Merry Christmas, T! Indeed, the most precious things in life are free.
Very well put. I think you have it all figured out.
I love, love, love the photo. Is there anything better than that smile?
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Hey Dude. You and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Congrats on Tbone Jr, version 2.
I hope the little riblet/kabob/beef tip is doing well - quite the Christmas present, eh?
:)
Nice post, T-Bone, but the picture really says it all. Enjoying the company of those you love, laughing, sharing moments, THAT is the gift we give and receive. THAT is the gift we most treasure.
Really great picture. Thanks for letting us voyeurs take a peek.