Monday, November 19, 2012

Holiday Parking

 Holidays are my most favorite thing, but holiday parking is even better. Holiday parking means everyone is home and no school, no homework, no work, just fun! It really is the funniest thing. With five children driving we had to come up with a place for everyone to park when they were all home! Some spots are a little better than others...it's like who gets to ride up front when they were little. At the end of the day, because the twins live at home, they usually get the closest spot. Luke usually gets the one furthest away because he drives a huge truck and his hours are crazy with hunting. The funniest thing is when someone comes home unexpected or early and can't  get into a spot and the back door opens and the first thing said is "Hey it's holiday parking!" I know it sounds silly, but I love the words "holiday parking!" It is one of those inside family jokes that will live forever. Eddie and I were coming in one night and all the cars were tucked in for the night and Eddie said, "I love holiday parking!" I love it! I love having everyone home. I love the hustle and bustle around the house. I love all the friends coming over and all the schedules and plans.  I love when everyone gets up in the morning and laughs and tells stories over coffee and orange juice. Holiday parking is my favorite.

I hope your week is fabulous and filled with holiday parking. Enjoy the time off and relax. Don't plan too much. Eat up every moment of every day loving whatever it brings. Holiday parking brings lots of activity and surprises, enjoy it! Clean up later! Shop later! Do the christmas card later! Sit down and enjoy!  Have fun! Laugh! Watch all the cheesy Christmas movies with hot chocolate and fun snacks. Love holiday parking! Happy Happy Monday! Thank you for stopping by!                                                Love love love Ruthie

4 comments:

  1. Do you have an extra spot for me? I want to come hang out with y'all!!!

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  2. I can just imagine how happy you are right now!!! I love it.

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  3. It's so uplifting to read how happy you are about many things that often bring stress to those less focused on what's really important. When I was growing up the holidays always had tons of relatives around and holiday parking was a little bit of a nuisance... but we knew that just meant we were all together. Great memories! With my brothers and their families and my cousins spread all over the southeast (and beyond), we don't often have holiday parking issues. Wish we did... Thanks for sharing your unique and joyous perspective!

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  4. Steve! You are an amazing communicator! Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts! I did not have much extended family growing up so I am eating it up now! I so love holiday parking and everything that comes with it! I love that you do too! love R

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