~Tonight after I put my three little ones into their respective bed's I got busy on the "task" of getting the gifts organized and altogether for the BIG presentation in the morning! I had also taken the lazy person's way out and wrapped half of them but let's be honest....the kids will play more with the boxes then the presents themselves...Am I right?  My kids were spoiled from everyone this year and I am so blessed to have such loving family on both sides.  I must say though after I got all the things put together and assembled I realized it is just me...no one else to drink hot chocolate with and watch wonderful Christmas tv movies and shows.  I am a team of one and although it has been two months now it still leaves a void, a void that no amount of tv or comforting emails or phone calls can help.  My other half will miss our kid's Christmas this year.  I will take plenty of pictures, but I guess I need to remember the void it leaves for him as well, halfway around the world serving our country.  Remember as you read this to think of a military person who is defending our freedom and away from loved ones.  I will make this short...Until next time my OS family...<3

~Sarah