A little perspective

If you are at all like me...the holidays can make you a bit crazy. Like losing your keys a little more, losing your bank card a few times, losing those important school reminders....you know, generally losing your mind.

It's not the holiday itself, but the adding to the busyness that I already feel. It's ridiculous really.... to feel like a loser if you don't get to the baking or the handmade gifts. I know those are the best gifts, and everything is a bit better with glitter... but really, sometimes, lately....I JUST DON'T HAVE IT IN ME. I have all the ideas, of course, but the TIME is gone before I know it. And I stress and stress over getting it done, because aren't you, like, supposed to do it all?

(Note to Self: New Year's Resolution...kill the sarcasm)

I missed out on the Annual Night of Lights drive this weekend and the boys had to do it without me. I missed out on the gingerbread house making and the boys did it without me. Hey, at least they are making memories....I just might not be in them this year. Oh, wait...I am in them as the bedraggled-looking woman that yells and semi-sorta resembles mom.

So, in this moment....I am getting perspective. I may be tired, I may have to work a little more this holiday, but I AM going to enjoy my kids, love them a little more, stress a little less and who cares if I get to it all? Really? Really.

So, in the words of Linus (and Luke)...

10 But the angel said to them, "do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 There will be a sign to you; you will find a baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger."