The Gift of the Present
December 12, 2007 · Print This Article
Welcome back!
Lately I’ve been having very long days between work, kids’ commitments after school, family visits and then again more work. It seems I’m out at the crack of dawn and back well after the sun has set.
We put so much effort into getting our home all comfy and welcoming for Christmas, but we’re hardly enjoying it ourselves.
When things get like this I develop such a yearning to just hunker down at home with my favorite people and things.
I’d like to end one of my work schedules early one day, call everyone home, put a tray of my favorite shortbread cookies in the oven, make a cup of hot chocolate with nutmeg, put on some beautiful Christmas music, and relax with family.
Sometimes we’re so busy getting ready for the holidays and laboring at projects so that we can enjoy the holidays, that we “busy” our way right THROUGH the season.
So here’s a friendly reminder…extend your holiday enjoyment by taking time, as soon as you can, to enjoy and appreciate the blessings that are present before you: your family, friends, home…and a good merlot!
What a lovely picture!
i only have 11 days left to shop…ugh, time to stress
christmas always sneaks up on me and i seem to never have the time to enjoy it that i’d like.
Take the time, take the time – you’ve got toddlers
I miss those days when my teens were little. Christmas was just so full of wonder for them as it is no doubt for your two!
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