 gah, Home Alone. #classic Image from http://hero.wikia.com/wiki/Kevin_McCallister On a scale of the Grinch to Buddy, I'm here. ------> People, we're 10 days away from Christmas. I'm not ready. Let's tally shall we. Decorated tree: yes. Lights on house: yes. (thanks, Husband!) Christmas music on blast: mostly not. Presents bought: five. Holiday treats made: 1 batch of cookies. Christmas card designed: almost. Christmas cards sent: zero. Looks like I have my work cut out for me. There's something about this time of year that makes us all feel obligated to do, to give, to see, to enjoy. We cover our houses with tchotchkes, trees, and more. We jam pack our schedules with get-togethers, dinners, and outings. We jot self-allocated tasks on to our seemingly endless to-do lists. We indulge in extra sweets and drinks we might normally skip. We force our families to carve time out to snap perfect card-worthy, smiling photos. We search high and low for just the perfect gift for someone, who, in reality, probably doesn't need a single thing. Whew, that doesn't actually sound joyful at all. But, really even in the hustle and bustle and verge of panic, I think this season is fab. All of the things, obligations, tasks, and treats...they exist because, all in all, life is usually pretty good. Good, of course, is relative. It's in the eye of the beholder. This isn't the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. Though, from my vantage point, albeit a cocoa-fueled, elf-inspired, Christmas light glow haze, December is pretty grand. Let's reframe. We fill our homes with lights, glitter, and ribbon and trim our trees with sentimental ornaments. We see our nearest and dearest, and the far-flung friends too, at the get-togethers, dinners, and outings. We run around our communities checking things off our to-do lists. We help someone in need or donate items to a local drive. We indulge in delightful sweets and drinks without worrying about the calorie count. We make time to capture a memory or two that graces our annual Christmas card which we can share with people who matter to us. We search high and low for just the gift that will make someone else's eyes light up on Christmas morning. Ah, perspective. It's a beautiful thing. Let's all take a moment to remember that our too much means there's not too little. This time of year is our annual reminder to pause, to enjoy, to celebrate, to take stock of our abundance, and to give thanks. I'm challenging myself to take advantage of this season. All of it. Let's relish the love, the goodies, the time, and otherwise. Spread cheer or tidings (or whatever) however you please. Join me, won't you? Until next time-- xoxo <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14590149/?claim=vguf98sh4b9">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
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