christmas spirit

i was/am having a hard time this year with getting into the christmas spirit.  i dont know if it because it has been a really hard year finanically and christmas is just another thing that i dont have money for or if its everything in general.  we finally got our christmas decorations up this past weekend and the kids wanted to make cut out cookies so we did.  it was fun and the kids had a good time.. (if u cant tell)..but i am still just struggling with this time of year.  i am so grateful for the saviors birth and everything that he means  to our family.  the rest of it i can do with out this year.  i hope that does not sound awful but that is just how i feel this year.  i am just ready for it to be over and to move on..  A-