Christmas Greetings, Wishes, Quotes and SMS Messages! #happyholidays #merrychristmas #quotes #sms

Brianna, © 2022 thismomneedswine.com

Christmas is a marvelous time of the year. Your wait is over and it's time to welcome family and friends with your love and gifts. It's a time of year that many go to church, cook delicious meals and spend time with family. Apart from this take some time out from your busy schedule to share Christmas love and cheer with your loved ones, near and far.

Christmas comes from the words 'Christ' and 'Mass', meaning the day the Mass of Christ is held. The mass is to celebrate the birth of Jesus but not his actual birthday. Pope Julius 1 officially declared that the celebration of the birth of Jesus would be on the 25th December, somewhere between years 335 CE and 345 CE. Little did he know it would spread to so many cultures and religions.

 
With Christmas being one of the biggest Christian holidays, it has grown well beyond religion and celebrated by many around the world. It's a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who to Catholics consider to be the son of God. However, it's grown to become a festival around the world to celebrate with your family and friends. On this special day it's a great time to send a message to all your loved ones, especially whether you're meeting them on that day or not. Here's some ideas for messages via SMS, and social media greetings that you can send them.

Getting Ready for the Holidays #christmas #elfonshelf #recipes #parenting

Elfie, © 2022 thismomneedswine.com

I can't believe how quick time passes. It feels like just yesterday I put the Christmas tree up along with all the other holiday decorations. I had put everything up at the end of November, thinking that it was too soon. It actually feels like it hasn't been up long enough... just this weekend is Christmas. I feel like there's so much I still have to do before the big day. Once again I'm having Christmas eve dinner at my place... feels weird saying my place, since it's four generations under one roof now. Part of the family will be coming for dinner, and I'm making Italian food. On the menu is my vegetarian lasagna... using my famous homemade spaghetti sauce, meatballs (new recipe - posting soon), caesar salad with homemade dressing, and garlic bread. This year I'm not doing any appetizers other then chips with salsa. I want to relax and actually enjoy the company, instead of being stuck in the kitchen the whole time. Even though it's open concept on the main floor, when I'm in the kitchen cooking I feel like I still miss out on conversations.

This past week I've also been trying to conquer getting my daughter to sleep in her own room. Yes, I know she's too old to be sleeping in my bed. I originally let her after the move to Barrie, but time passed too quickly. Now that we've been living at this house for over a year, I finally put my foot down about her being in her own room. I've been using the Elf on the Shelf as an excuse to sleep in her own bed. I told her that Alfie only comes alive at night when children are asleep in their own bed... which is true in my house! So since Alfie came out of hiding from the decoration boxes, when she slept in her room he would come out and play. One night he was hiding on the staircase, and another night he was hanging from her bedroom light fixture. Last night he was hanging out on her headboard watching her sleep... okay, that's slightly creepy when I think of it! But using Alfie as a tool to get her to sleep in her own bed, has actually started working. She's come into my room a couple times in the early morning, and crawled into my bed to cuddle a couple times, but she's doing really good. 

Alzheimer's has taken over our lives - #mentallytired #alzheimers #heartbroken #missmygrandma

I'm so damn tired and heartbroken. Over the last year there's been a huge decline in my grandmother with her Alzheimer's. Never in a million years did I think she'd get like this... never thought she'd get old and lose her mind. Her memory is getting worse by the day. She used to just be forgetful, but now she forgets everything within one minute of saying it. It's frustrating, annoying at times, but mostly heartbreaking. 

I wouldn't wish this disease on anyone, not even my worst enemy. Seeing your loved one forgetting everything from the current as well as the past. No longer able to take care of themselves... we do everything for her. Doing everything isn't an issue, that's minor, although it's mentally exhausting. Earlier she wanted to buy a card and send it to her parents for Christmas... wondering if they've put their Christmas tree up yet. She was thinking that she should give them a call, since it's been a while. Her mother has been dead for over 40 years, and father longer. 

So Much Has Changed #newjob #feelingbetter #flu #alzheimers

Brianna, © 2022 thismomneedswine.com

Quite a bit has changed since the last time I blogged. I'm still not well but feeling better then I was. It's like pulling teeth to try and get anywhere in the healthcare system. I'm able to function and work, but I'm limited physically due to the dizzy spells. I've been trying to push myself to do tasks, and I'm getting more done then previously. I'm not depressed like previously, and my anxiety is manageable. 

I've started a new job recently... same industry, but different company. I was previously working hybrid for an insurance company, and they wanted me back to the office. I didn't want to have to commute over an hour to and from work, so I found a 100% remote position elsewhere. Obviously I'm not allowed to disclose the two companies... only close family and friends would know. I must say though that I love the change and I'm so happy of my decision to make the switch.

Kids are back to school here in Ontario, with zero mandates. It's only the third month into the new school year, and my daughter has already missed about two weeks worth due to sickness. The common cold/flu/covid just keeps getting passed around the classrooms, and all the kids keep getting sick over and over again. I'm so frustrated that parents keep sending their kids to school and spreading their germs. They can at the very least make them wear a mask... but no! My child is the only one in the classroom other then the teacher that wears a mask. It just gets me so fuckin angry... especially when I see her in so much pain trying to breathe at night. I'm terrified that if I have to visit the hospital here in Barrie, she won't be seen for over 24hours. Yes, there's been instances in Ontario where patients have waited over 40 hours before being admitted.