I don’t know about you, but between the Christmas programs, shopping, photos with Santa, baking and parties, the holidays can make you a bit crazy. My MIL is coming into town on Sunday and I am already mentally preparing myself to hand over complete control of my kitchen.
But as I sit here typing this message, I notice a few things that make me stop and smile. My refrigerator, clean and tidy a week ago, is now covered with construction paper reindeer and Santas with cotton ball beards. Our playmobil nativity set is in complete disarray and there is an Indian figure standing in for the missing shepherd. The tree is a little off centered after being decorated and redecorated thirteen million and one times. Our Christmas card holder is full of well wishes from good friends from all over the world. And the smell of banana bread for the neighbors is starting to migrate into the living room.
May you find time over the next few days to make a cup of coffee (or tea) and sit. Listen. Watch. Smell. Be aware. Open to the real sights and sounds of Christmas. And if something on your list hasn’t gotten done yet, don’t worry about it. Save it for next year.
Much love to you all,
From our familia to yours,
Feliz Navidad