Wow~Thanksgiving is next week! I am super excited for the holiday season this year. Generally, I get all excited, then stressed, then mega-stressed because "CHRISTMAS IS NEXT WEEK AND I STILL HAVE A BAGILLION PRESENTS TO BUY!"
Not this year, my friend.
This year, I resolve to enjoy it. To not stress (too much, anyway). These 2 kids are not getting any younger, and I want them (and Matt and I) to really experience it this year. To really get that feeling. That hot chocolate-candy cane- catching snowflakes on your tongue feeling where you feel like your insides might just burst from the excitement. I'm taking it easy; going with the flow; making the magic. I don't have a plan for this yet, or anything, but I'm going to make it happen. I'm going to take the time to make real cookies with the kids! They will not come from a mix and I will let them help as much as they want! We will decorate them with different candies, etc. We will shop leisurely at small shops in downtown areas rather than rushing through the mall and Walmart at breakneck speeds. We will play Christmas music in the house for no special reason. We will remember the Advent Calendar every day, and I will let them eat the gross, imitation chocolate even if it is late, because it is important to a kid, even though adults don't always realize it.
Not this year, my friend.
This year, I resolve to enjoy it. To not stress (too much, anyway). These 2 kids are not getting any younger, and I want them (and Matt and I) to really experience it this year. To really get that feeling. That hot chocolate-candy cane- catching snowflakes on your tongue feeling where you feel like your insides might just burst from the excitement. I'm taking it easy; going with the flow; making the magic. I don't have a plan for this yet, or anything, but I'm going to make it happen. I'm going to take the time to make real cookies with the kids! They will not come from a mix and I will let them help as much as they want! We will decorate them with different candies, etc. We will shop leisurely at small shops in downtown areas rather than rushing through the mall and Walmart at breakneck speeds. We will play Christmas music in the house for no special reason. We will remember the Advent Calendar every day, and I will let them eat the gross, imitation chocolate even if it is late, because it is important to a kid, even though adults don't always realize it.
I think that is really the crux of it.
As adults, we make our lists, know what tasks we need to accomplish by a particular day, and go at it like it is our job. Kids don't work that way. They don't understand money constraints, or familial pressure and obligation. They are just ready to explode because they can hardly wait for Santa. So, this year, as the adult, the one in charge, I vow to think more like my kids.
I never thought I'd say this, but it would be totally awesome if it snowed.
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