I don't know about everyone else but I have a real tendency to overcommit during the holidays. Every year I plan all the things I want to do with the family and then I promise to do a million unrelated things and we never have time to enjoy the holidays. Every new year, I promise to do better. I think I have finally figured out that if it weren't for all the little things that I do, I wouldn't enjoy those rare down times quite as much. I know most of you feel the same way. Those of you who work full time jobs, while being a full time parent, chauffeur and volunteer, I don't know how you do it. Those of you who have more than 2 children, WOW! My hat is off to all of you. Last night after the 2 basketball games, 2 Barnes and Noble performances, a birthday party,a greeter shift and dinner with friends, we decided to drive by and look at lights. It was great! We just sat in front of one home and enjoyed the light show and I thought about how lucky I was that I can do all those crazy things and still have time to be with my family at the end of the day looking at lights. My wish for each of you this holiday season is that you have 10 minutes to just sit in front of the prettiest house and enjoy the lights.
One of the crazy things I do during the holidays is offer to host a few parties and decorate my house, like a crazy person. For those of you who know me well, you will know I am both cheap and crafty. If I see something I like in a store, I am more likely to go home and figure out how to make it myself than to go buy it (except for my shoes). At the prompting of a few friends, I am posting some pics from my house and the last party in case there is someone out there who needs to steal a few ideas himself or herself. So, welcome to my home.
Have a wonderful holiday. May the New Year bring you nothing but peace and happiness.
Lisa
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