I Needed That

 Tonight, we watched The First Presidency's Christmas message 
while I worked on some crafts (St. Lucia is coming!!)

It was such a beautiful meeting!

I was so inspired and touched. 

I really needed that.

I haven't quite felt that familiar Christmas spirit.

I think I've been extra busy and overwhelmed in other

parts of my life and it's kind of taken over, and I really hate that.

Gigs worked on his trains which he is still obsessed with. 

To me, it looks like he just ordered a pile of junk from 

eBay and Facebook Marketplace.

But to him, it's a toy project full of wonder and excitement.  

I see now why trains are a part of Christmas. 

They are magical! (If they work.)

I told him he had to get it up and running by the time Jane and Claire arrived

on Friday or I was going to pack it all up.

 He promised me he would.

But, I've heard that empty promise before.