If you haven't already been there, you must go to
Southern Inspiration and read Suzanne's post on November 12. It's about putting everything in
perspective for the season, and not only that, but for every day of our lives. It's a Gift that you can give yourself. I get SO overwhelmed at Christmas feeling like that everything's left up to me. I have way too many things on my list to do. I plan all sorts of neato things I'd like to accomplish for decor & food and parties and family gatherings. And while they're all wonderful ideas, I wind up getting myself over-extended and worn out, and sometimes it's almost impossible to enjoy the season and I get frustrated with myself & everybody else cuz they're not helping. I feel like I let myself and everybody else down because I'm not Martha Stewart and everything's not just perfect. Suzanne really put into words what I feel each year, AND what we need to do to keep ourselves from getting frazzled and disappointed. We should keep this mindset ALL YEAR LONG!
I don't want to dread Christmas and the holidays, and I find myself feeling that way nearly every year. I'm going to try to take her words to heart and pare down if need be. I want to enjoy the holidays, my family and loved ones, and if things are not decorated like the pages in a magazine, so what? Being together and spending time with the ones you love are the most important things besides celebrating the birth of Christ. Won't you all join me in my endeavor?
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