Back & forth; back & forth.
My boys already have more than they could ever need.
I like to see them smile.
Do I want them smiling over "more stuff"?
Christmas is a celebration of a gift.
I don't want them unfocused on the important gift.
I have the ability to buy gifts for them.
Or I have the ability to give my gifts to others who might have nothing.
This is the family God made me responsible for.
God warns me: "This treasure you have accumulated will stand as evidence against you on the day of judgment." (from James 5)
I tried for moderation. A celebration of gifting and of my family, while still being responsible.
Fail.
After my anguish, Christmas morning arrives.
G wakes & comes to see me. "Mama, you see dose presents? Now, can I have da orange juice?"
Yes, the orange juice that I had been saving for Christmas morning.. that was the big hit.
Well, that and the Teddy Grahams.
Sheesh.
