Christmas

Christmas has come and gone. And I think that it’s good to have it over with.

Christmas seems to be very difficult for Kimmie. The anticipation begins so early each year and lasts so long, causing her to be anxious and excited and just a bundle of nerves.

By the time the big day arrives she is so worked up from the waiting that she can hardly enjoy it.

Overall, I think the whole experience of Christmas is hard on Kimmie.

We have talked about whether there are ways that we can tone down the anticipation, but we haven’t figured out how to do that when so much of it is out of our control. The stores, the television shows, school, church, lights and decorations around town . . . There’s really no way to delay the beginning of the anticipation that escalates and lasts way too long for a little girl who has trouble coping with all those feelings.

--Mom