The True Meaning of Christmas

A lot of us are in spending mode right now, buying gifts that are bigger and bigger. iPods, digital cameras, LCD high def TVs, cars in some cases! I used to want those. It's funny though, since my son's birth 3 months ago, my priorities have changed quite a lot.

First of all, I don't have much time to watch TV, so there goes the high def TV! But that's not the main reason ... my focus has changed from myself to the cute little guy that appeared in our lives.

What's my new wish list for Christmas?

• A healthy and happy baby
  
• Good nights of sleep for the whole family!
  
• A peaceful world for my son to live in
• etc.

You get my point: one tends to become less materialistic when going through life changing events like having a new baby. Here's a thought: why wait for those times to start reconsidering your priorities? Why not cut down on the big expenses right now and stop playing the buying game fueled by advertising and marketing? Is the real meaning of Christmas to shop 24 hours a day at Walmart while you could be spending quality time with your family?

That said, if I could get a Nintendo Wii at a good price ...