Around the holiday season I often find the need to remind
myself of a few things that I thought I’d share.
1.
Remember the Magic: Kids are only young once so
take a minute to talk to your kids about Rudolph, decorate the house with
cheesy holiday decorations, drive around just to look at Christmas lights, and
bake cookies for Santa. You’ll be glad you did.
2.
Remember what most people want: One of the best
presents you can give to someone else is your time.
3.
Remember traditions: No matter how little or silly it seems if you
remember doing something with your family around the holidays then keep it up
with your kids. Can’t think of anything? Well then start a new tradition.
4.
Remember to say thank you: Say it, write it,
type it, Skype it – Just do it.
5.
Remember to be nice: Be nice to the cashier in
line that you waited forever to get to, be nice to the mailman whose been
working extra hard stuffing your mailbox with holiday cards, be nice to people
putting on free events for crabby kids this season. Just be nice.
6.
Remember we don’t live in a Martha Stewart
Magazine: Beautiful Christmas bulbs, glass angels, Pinecone rosette garland?
Umm…not possible here. My house is full of shatterproof ornaments, decorations
can only be hung higher than the one year old can reach, and there are more
homemade crafts hanging around than can be counted. This is our life now and
I’m going to enjoy every minute of it.
7.
Remember to relax and enjoy: Stay up late talking with family you don’t
see often, have an extra dessert (or five), let the kids wear what they want on
Xmas Day without a fight, take lots of pictures, and take a deep breath and
relaxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. You deserve it!
