Can you believe it?! Christmas is THURSDAY! Ah!
Are you ready? Is your shopping done? Is everything wrapped? Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Take a deep breath. It’s CHRISTMAS. It’s the season of JOY and a season to CELEBRATE!
I want to challenge you (and me!) to take more deep breaths this Christmas week… to marvel in the little moments of looking at your tree or talking with a friend… to focus more on what’s around you vs. what you still have left to do.
The last couple of days, Taylor and I have been going crazy with the final preps for Creative … we’ve been overwhelmed, excited, anxious and completely shocked that it’s so close. We’ve also been kicking ourselves for planning a conference right after the busy-season of Christmas… so this little reminder is as much for you as it is for me!!
Matt and I have opened our stockings, packed up the cars (yes, we took two home – that’s how much stuff we have for Creative & Christmas!!), and now we’re spending 12 days at home with family & friends. Friends, I’m loving it! Sweatpants, Hot Coco, the Grinch on TV and a beautiful Christmas tree? Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!
Take time to enjoy it all! Take time to say please & thank you & hold that door in the crowded mall. Play board games, laugh a lot and eat lots and lots of sugar:) Remember Jesus and God’s incredible sacrifice.
Let’s close out the last week and a half of 2014 on a beautiful note!!
xo! kat
(( Picture by V.A. Photography ))
All of this is a good reminder, but especially holding open the door at the mall! 🙂 It’s a fine line between being nice or rude, and being nice doesn’t take a lot of effort in this case!