Where has the time gone?

Holy Cow I cannot beleive it is Christmas week. Where has the time gone? Where has my money gone? Ok so every year I always say Christmas is to commercial and I shouldnt feel the need to spend to much money. This year I have been pndering on why I do the same thing every year. I know Christmas is about the season and the birth of Christ. Heres what I think about spending money and all the frilly parts that go with it.
My children are my life....to say that I would lay down my life to spare theirs. I dont have the strength god had to give up his son. I guess Im not that giving huh? So I do feel the need to give at this time it overwhelms me. Not in a bad way in a good way. I love the feeling of giving. I love to see people enjoy things and the excitement of recieving. It makes me feel good. So I see things and Im moved to get them for the person I know needs them. I dont forget the reason for the season, just the opposite Im moved by it. I do what I can do. Is that a bad thing? I dont think so. So this year will be the same as the years befor while I sit for 2 hours watching everyone open their gifts I will reflect on why we recognize this day and give thanks for what was done for me and the people I love and enjoy what I was able to do for the people I love