The holidays are upon us.
I love it. Sometimes it brings hard work, but for me it is a labor of love.
Thanksgiving is always special. It gives us an opportunity to really examine the blessings of the past year.
It’s not about the turkey. It’s about being grateful. It’s about sharing time with friends and family.
I don’t want to rush anything. I try to slow down. It’s important to have those moments of reflection. Our lives are blessed when we focus on the meaning of Christmas. It’s easy to get wrapped up in shopping, cooking and planning.
By this chapter of my life I’ve learned I don’t always have to have things perfect.
Last Christmas I was in the hospital recovering from surgery on my ankle. It was the first time ever I didn’t host the whole Craigo Clan. Instead, my girls gathered in my room and just like the movie ‘Christmas Story’ we had Chinese food instead of our traditional foods. It was actually a good Christmas.
Having my girls make that effort was a wonderful gift indeed.
“Take the win,” my oldest child often tells me. Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Just enjoy, and keep focusing on things that are truly important.
One day at a time, take it slow and enjoy.
Life is good today.