12-01-11

I had a busy day today but somehow didn't get much accomplished. I hate when that happens! I worked in the cafeteria, dropped off forgotten homework, made arrangements to help a friend in her store, made dinner, did homework, put kids to bed. Forgot to have the kids start their advent calendar tonight. I guess the kids too get to open two days tomorrow. I surely need to make sure that doesn't happen again. I still have so much to do to finish my list for today. Chances are, it won't be finished. I.am.tired.

I have so much I want to do in the next two weeks. My plan is to plan as little as possible after the 15th. That will give me time to wrap, attend school parties, bake a little, and read holiday stories and enjoy the kids. Somehow that is what needs to happen. DETERMINATION is what it will take, I think.

I so very much enjoyed the holidays with the kids when they were younger, but I really am enjoying it now that they are growing up too. A part of me thought I would miss those younger days...and I do...but enjoying the present helps so much. I want to more readily live in the present and not be stuck on the past. I am doing it. It feels great.

We had a winter storm come through Tuesday night. This brought us a snow day on Wednesday. This gave us a white and snowy start to December. I am thankful for that fresh, white blanket of snow. It makes everything clean and fresh again...it is invigorating and inspiring!

Happy 1st! 25 days until Christmas!