Not that I'm counting.
Have you checked the calendar?
Are you counting the days?
Are you ready?
And that brings us to this week's Truthful Tuesdays question:
...or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or Eid...
If this is your first time visiting, welcome! It's great to have you. There are several ways to play along. You can leave a comment with your answer, post about this topic on your own blog, grab my button (oooh, sounds kinky!), even enter your blog in the MckLinky at the bottom of this post!
<a href="http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com/"
target="_blank" title="Confessions from a Working Mom">
<img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn287/lifeafterbc/Elizabeth/TruthfulTuesdaysButton-1.jpg"
alt="Confessions from a Working Mom" /></a>
target="_blank" title="Confessions from a Working Mom">
<img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn287/lifeafterbc/Elizabeth/TruthfulTuesdaysButton-1.jpg"
alt="Confessions from a Working Mom" /></a>
Last week, the Divine Miss M (that's Mama M over at "Five Crooked Halos") asked her readers for their favorite holiday song...
...I told you mine, and hinted at the rest of the story (thank you, Paul Harvey).
Here it is:
For years, I have adored the Mariah Carey carol "All I Want For Christmas Is You". When I was a college dance team coach, my girls performed a half-time dance to this song, decked out in slinky costumes and festive Santa hats. I still can't hear the refrain without pounding my feet in time with the choreographed kickline finale...
But the song took on a different meaning the year I was trying to get pregnant. Christmas Eve '07 fell on what would have been the first day of my second trimester for my first pregnancy. But instead of rubbing my growing baby belly, I was instead rubbing my red, swollen, tear-filled eyes after an early miscarriage. I was crushed. All that year, whenever I heard "All I Want For Christmas", I would sing along, pointing at my flat belly. You were all I wanted that year. You were the only thing DH couldn't wrap and put under the tree.
He tried, though, oooooooh he tried. He bought me this Precious Moments figurine:
It's name?
When I opened what has perhaps gone down as the most sentimental gift he's ever given me that Christmas morning, tears poured down my cheeks. I was touched; I was grieved; I was saddened. I didn't believe.
But I should have...
...I was already
four days pregnant.
That little holiday gift-- the one we hadn't realized DH had given me until after the New Year-- became this holiday reality one year later:
Last year, I was in the midst of my maternity leave and we were poor without my paycheck, so Christmas was very low key.
This year, we are doing a little better finacially and there is some wiggle room in our budget for gifts. DH keeps pestering me (every single night!) for gift ideas; would I like a deep fryer? A new cell phone charger? Maybe some silky, sexy lingerie? (Uh, wouldn't that be a gift for him, not me?)
The one gift I wanted, he already got me.
Because all I ever wanted for Christmas...
There will always be new clothes, new jewelry, new electronics under the tree...
that money can't buy?
And to all my SITStas...
This entry was posted
on Tuesday, December 08, 2009
.
You can leave a response
and follow any responses to this entry through the
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
.
I think you might be my twin . . . what I really wanted for Christmas was a beautiful daughter, and now I am getting ready to share her first Christmas with her. However, I did do a Christmas list this year (my husband's family does it every year), and it can be found here.
I am very glad that your Christmas wish came true!
That was just about the most touching post I've read to date, thank you for sharing that part of your life. I suffered a miscarriage about 5 years ago and although I haven't had another chanceto get pregnant I stll dream about becoming a mom too, maybe someday my dream will come true too! Thanks for the beautiful post.
That post made me cry! I'm so glad you got your perfect Christmas wish :)
For me, I would love for my son (who has autism) to understand Christmas. Either part. Baby Jesus or Santa Claus. He just doesn't get it. Christmas isn't a joyus occasion for him usually. I am hoping this year will be better.
Oh gosh. That is quite possibly the sweetest story ever. A wonderful Christmas present indeed!
Gosh...this is the second blog (out of the 5 that I've read so far today) that's made me cry. So sweet. I had a miscarriage right after Christmas. My first born who was 2 was in the hospital getting a bone marrow transfusion on New Years Eve. The day he was being discharged, I had an appt to hear my new baby's heartbeat. My mom got my son ready to leave while the hub and I walked over to my OB's office (which is at the hospital). It was devastating to find out there was no longer a heartbeat. Luckily, I got pregnant again, very quickly. (Was actually trying to wait so I didn't give a child a Dec. bday.) Now I have my second child who will turn 6 tomorrow. If I hadn't had that horrible miscarriage, I wouldn't have my "M." And he is an awesome child. I cannot imagine living life without him. Glad you got your best gift too!!!
Merry SITSmas!!!
What a sweet story! Love the pics, Merry SITSmas!
aww that was so sweet!
Merry SITSMas to you and your family....may 2010 bring you peace, love and joy!
What a great story :-)
Christmas 2 years ago I had a list (I rarely if ever write one out), #1 on the list was baby. When I found out I was PG I took that list & crossed off baby & put it on a monkey mobile I had bought on sale earlier in the month & hung a PG test from it as well. Ha, took DH a little while to get it.
I love Christmas wishes coming true :-)
I got her! My sister delivered my beautiful niece last night. Christmas came early for us.
Merry SITSmas!!
Last year at this time I was already a month along...and I completely agree that all I ever wanted was my daughter! She is everything a mother could want and more!
~WM
Merry SITSmas! She is a beautiful gift and better than anything under the tree.
That is so incredibly sweet. I'm so glad you got what you wanted.
You totally just made me cry. I have been through a similar situation in not thinking I would be able to have any more kids after my first two. I was/am completely grateful that we were blessed with them, but I felt like there were supposed to more little O'Connors running around. I'm glad you got your Christmas wish. She's a blessing, indeed!
If I say it out loud will it still come true?? lovely post!
I'm hoping for a positive pregnancy test this year...believe it or not, I can test on Christmas DAY!
Merry SITSmas!
What a great story! And your little girl is so beautiful!
Merry SITSmas
You made me cry! Glad you're enjoying the wonderful gift! =)
Truly beautiful post! I found out the day after Christmas 2003 that I was preggers with The Bella. So I can relate!!!!
I already have my Christmas wish: My husband home with us, safe and sound and not off on another deployment!!!
Oh and new stamping stuff - but I bought that myself and it's not gettin' wrapped, lol!
Merry SITSmas!!!
Your post gave me chills! Such a beautiful family.
Money can't buy a job, and that's what is between me and what I really want for Marmot for Christmas. Nothing for me please!
Merry SITSmas!
~HB
Wow, not planning on getting all teary eyed when I came over here! Glad you got your christmas wish! Definitely can not beat that present.
Nothing like Christmas with your own kids!!
What a wonderful Christmas present!!!
What an angel baby you have!
Wishing you a very merry SITSmas!
Oh my goodness, Elizabeth, that is so very sweet! Merry SITSmas to you as well, by the way! If I had to name one thing that I couldn't put on my Christmas list, it would probably be more financial security, so I could feel more confident about having another baby, because boy, oh boy, I want another munchkin! The time's just not right for us financially, though, but hopefully the tides will turn sooner rather than later.
Ok, guess I'm not the only one crying! I would give anything to reconcile with my son for Christmas, but I know that's not going to happen. So I wish for him to be safe and to feel loved, and to know how much I love and miss him.
On another note - I am in Tacoma, Washington and we're grieving a horrible loss today. I know your husband is a police officer; please tell him "thank you" for everything he does. May you and your family stay safe this holidey!
Come read my tribute if you want: http://crazyisjustrelative.blogspot.com/2009/12/tribute.html
This made me cry! How sweet is your husband?!?!?!
And your baby girl is precious! What a great "present"!
Merry SITSmas!!
I'm sorry for your loss, Elizabeth. My mother endured several miscarriages and a baby boy who lived only 3 days before having me. She doesn't talk about it much, but I think those experiences still hurt her especially the loss of my older brother. G is amazing and I agree that having these little ones growing healthy and strong is the best gift we could possibly get.
The one thing I want for Christmas that money can't buy is for my husband and I to have the opportunity to reconnect. Everything in our house seems so business focused lately. Who is picking up Cassie from daycare and when dinner will be ready before we have to leave for this that or the other. I would love some opportunities for us to appreciate each other more and maybe a little extra cash lying around to actually go on dates again!
Such a sweet post! She is absolutely adorable and I'm so happy you got your Christmas wish.
Yes, this one has definitely left me tearful! Beautiful post.
Elizabeth, you are very welcome. I meant every word of what I posted. G is blessed beyond words to have a mommy that loves and treasures her so much.
Here and on the hop I am amazed to read the answers of what money can't buy and the emotions that are tangible in many people posts.
What is SITSmas? Am I missing out on a big bloggy secret here?
So sweet! Have a very Merry SITSmas!
Such a sweet post! Merry SITSmas to you too :)
And yes, we're crazy for moving at the end of December. Keeps life interesting...I guess. :)
Such a sweet post...I remember that Christmas, and your Precious Moments figure, very well! I love how God works things out for us. :)
This is so beautiful! You have made me cry too :)
Great post! So glad you got your wish! :)
Awwww....what a great post! Dreams do come true and God is good!!
Oh Elizabeth, You just made me cry reading this post. So, so sweet:) You are so right. Gifts just can't even come close to giving me what I have already gotten. A loving husband (who puts up with me) and wonderful children. I only hope for continued good health.
Thanks for stopping by today. It was great to meet you and read your story.. All I want for Christmas is my family to be home together. I get some of that but my husband has to work that night. Have a great day..
Merry SITSMas..
May all your dreams come true. Merry SITSmas!
Congratulations on your wonderful baby, Merry SITSmas Day!
What a touching post! What you wanted for Christmas that year, is all I want this year. I miscarried in August, and am still just so sad, so frustrated. I have an almost-three-year-old daughter - today at school, they were asked to draw a picture of what they wanted for Christmas and tell their teacher what it was (since most of the pictures weren't very easy to "read") - my daughter said "A Baby." This is not anything she's mentioned to me or Santa, so I was kind of blown away standing there in her classroom. Funny that she and I want the same thing for Christmas!
So sweet. I'm happy that your wish came true and now you have your beautiful daughter :-)
Merry SITS-mas!
I love your post. It sounds like you have a great family. I am so happy that you were able to get your greatest gift:) She is beautiful.
Merry SITS-mas!
btw.... I posted watermark instructions for Photoshop
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6241513528718123473&postID=2269472211643938774&isPopup=true
Instructions will vary depending on your photo editing software.
Ok, i am out of the loop here... SITS??
Just found your blog...love, love, love it!!!! I'm a new follower!! Your baby is gorgeous!
Okay, what would I want for Christmas...a cure for Autism. I know, it's asking alot. I have a 5 year old little angel boy who has Autism. It's heart-breaking and I wish there was a cure. But, until that day, I will just love him and teach him the best way I can :) Cause that's what mommy's do :)
I'd love for you stop over and take a peek at my lil' ol' blog!
www.shelleysswag.blogspot.com
Oh what a sweet and touching post! I'm so glad your dreams came true and your little girl is precious! Merry SITSmas!
What a great post! Merry SITSmas!!
Daughters for Christmas, the most wonderful gift of all. Merry SITSmas!
What a beautiful story!!! A baby is all I ever wanted too. All I want for Christmas is a nice camera so I can take pics of the only present I ever wanted.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog earlier!
http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com
Aww...so sweet!
I've already entered the link to my post on what I want for Christmas.
Thanks for visiting my blog and merry SITSmas to you & family! :D
aww that's so sweet...=) i love that post liz.
anyways, i have an award for you, hope you can come and see. grab if you may =) i still am here hoping to be amongst your blogroll. what do you want me to do to have that honor? you are linked in all 4 of mine btw ;)
Great post! Merry SITSmas to you too!
Merry SITSmas!! Lovely blog.
That was so sweet! I loved seeing the photos. You have a very beautiful daughter.
I am really blessed, I don't really want anything except a continued good life like I currently have. Sorry I am late, but I am making my way through the entire SITSmas list, I want to visit everyone to wish everyone happy holidays! So Merry SITSmas!
That was so touching! I just want peace, joy and good health for my family for Christmas.
Merry SITSmas and Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!! Here's my Sharefest link if anyone needs more blog followers: http://bit.ly/5hre0m
This is a beautiful post and it helped to give me hope. My husband and I have been TTC for 14 months with no luck so I just started charting. My blog us usually about our toubles w/ TTC (unless it's Sexy Cupcake Saturday or Wordless Wolf Wednesdays).
All I want for Christmas is a baby :).
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too!
HAPPY SITS SATURDAY SHAREFEST!!
She's too lovely... and she is priceless.
Stopping by from SITS. Merry Christmas to you and your family.