My New Happy: It's Not A Race

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

It's Not A Race


I can't believe there are only nine days until Christmas.  Remember when you were little, and it seemed like Christmas would never get here?  I wish I could recapture a few of those moments.

Shopping, baking, decorating, Christmas cards...so much to do this time of year.  I feel like I started out at the end of the race, and I've yet to catch up.

But today I remembered that it's not a race.  I want to make this season warm, happy, and meaningful for my mom, my family, and myself.  There has been loss, but there is also joy. And no matter what I do or do not get done, it will be the perfect Christmas for us.

I just wish I had more than nine days.


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15 comments:

  1. I always feel rushed as it gets closer to Christmas and am with you, it's not a race and everything will get done at some point! I'm heading over to the Blended Blog now and can't read your feature!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  2. What a beautiful reminder Lana!!!! Thank you sweet lady!!

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  3. Do what needs to be done, the rest will work out as it should... I need way more days then 9 days... but it will have to do. I am sure it will be a good Christmas anyhow... Have a really great Lana xox

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  4. Heading over next!
    Nine days.. can't believe we're in the single digits now. I remember thinking it took forever and ever as a kid. You're right!

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  5. I felt like I was ahead of the game and then suddenly Christmas in 9 days away! what?! When did that happen? As long as my oven gets fixed tomorrow I'll be good, I have Christmas cookies to make! Can't my oven break at some other more convenient time? hehe.

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  6. I'm wishing there were more than nine days, too! Eek!!

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  7. I feel like I'm in high gear too and I want to have some slow days before Christmas. The only comforting thing is that every woman I know feels the exact same way! The week between Christmas and New Year's is usually relaxing though. :)

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  8. We both wrote with similar sentiments about time yesterday! I know that you will ensure your family has a joyous holiday, and I hope that you do also!!

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  9. I had to realize that the list was only in my head. No one else knew. Or cared. Our Christmases have been so much more relaxed since then! :)

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  10. I'm right there with you. I had almost everything done which for me is a record. You know, babies+Christmas=excitedashell! Now, I'm just floundering, but I can't.

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  11. Love this, girl!! Glad you are back at it with blogging! Have a blessed holiday, my friend! XO

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  12. We enjoyed Thanksgiving so much we are going small again. We've been making goodies for the last week! I hope you and your family have a wonderful

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