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December 14, 2010 by: Shell

Smiles that Make My Holidays

‘Tis the season….

to be cranky.

Oh, I’m supposed to be jolly?

I forgot. Between the shopping and the crowds and the present-wrapping and the present-shipping and the cookie-baking and menu-planning and the worrying about my child having a meltdown during his Christmas program, I forgot.

I got tired. And cranky. I wanted to just take my bottle glass of wine and go to bed, earplugs in and not wake up for a week.

But, then I remembered….those smiles that do brighten my holiday and make all the craziness worthwhile.

 
And maybe this year, we will get a better pic of the three boys in front of the tree than what happened last year:

But, if not, I know I’ll still see their mischievous adorable smiles and much like the Grinch, my heart will grow 3 sizes on Christmas Day.

I am participating in the Invisalign Teen Bright Smiles Holiday Photo Contest with Dumb Mom.

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Comments

  1. That One Mom says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Those smiles would definitely turn my crankiness around.

  2. MiMi says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Those smiles make me smile.

  3. Life Without Pink says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    I'll tell you again, your boys are simply adorable!

  4. Oka says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Amazing how kids are capable of changing our moods so quickly πŸ˜€

  5. Gigi says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:30 pm

    oh, those beautiful eyes. To die for!!!

  6. TheBabyMammaChronicles says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:31 pm

    What handsome little men.

  7. MommaKiss says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    I am often reminded of the good smiles just when I need it.

  8. Hyacynth says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Such cuties! This reminds me of a conversation hubs and I had a few nights ago in regard to adding a third two our set of two boys … when listing the cons I stated that it would be nearly impossible to get three kids in one photo for Christmas cards. HA! Yes, I really said that. And I was only half kidding. πŸ˜‰

  9. Heather says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:04 am

    What wonderful smiles πŸ™‚ They are so sweet.

  10. Andrea (ace1028) says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:37 am

    Adorable! πŸ™‚ So super cute. Yeesh!!!

  11. mintifresh says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Christmas makes me cranky sometimes and I hate that! GRRR

    Totally loving those CUTE boys, tho! They can make anyone smile! πŸ™‚

  12. Casey says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:13 am

    What a great reminder!

  13. Christy says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:52 am

    awwwww, such precious smiles! I love the one with the passie still in his mouth!

  14. passionofthemom says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:27 am

    Aww!! I've been having LOADS of trouble with the Crankies this season, and let me just say that these adorable pics have even made MY heart grown three sizes!! (And they're not even my own kids…so cute!!!!!) Thanks for posting this and making this Grinch feel much more positive! πŸ˜‰

  15. Di says

    December 15, 2010 at 9:37 am

    Those are some priceless smiles you have there!

  16. Kmama says

    December 15, 2010 at 9:44 am

    You and me both.

    Love the pictures…those are some handsome smiles!

  17. cornflakegirl74 says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:45 am

    What sweet, beautiful children you have πŸ™‚ They are adorable.

    This season can bring out the Grinch in us all; but I'm glad your children remind you of the joy of the season, too.

  18. Krystyn says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Those are definitely some great smiles…hope they smile the Grinch right out of you:)

  19. Heather says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Such cute kids.

    Drink wine as needed!!

  20. Mommy Lisa says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    I could also send you a little snow…. πŸ˜‰

  21. blueviolet says

    December 15, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    They look so much like you! I'm glad they act as un-grinchifiers.

  22. Natalie says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Yes…those smiles would definitely make it impossible to be cranky πŸ™‚

  23. Jen says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    You are so right, those smiles make all bad things go away. πŸ™‚

  24. Babes Mami says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    All mine has to do is give me one of those grins and all is forgiven.

    Super cute boys! But you already knew that!

  25. Jill says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Those pics made me happy πŸ™‚

  26. Angie says

    December 16, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Oh my gosh – you guys are so darn cute! I miss them.

Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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