Slow down and savor the truth behind this Christmas season.

I'm really going to. Seriously!

Thanksgiving through New Years is like a huge rollercoaster for me. Thanksgiving we begin the climb up the conveyor and drop down the peak of December 8th (my son's birthday). We've tried to make it special and fun over the past few years. This year we've dialed it down a bit. It will still be special and fun but not extravagant.

 We will spend time together, take in a college basketball game, a spin through some holiday lights and a nice dinner (and CAKE of course!). We then spiral into a Christmas concert, another family member's birthday party and loop de loop right into Christmas Eve/Christmas day festivities. As we coast down the last big hill back to the unloading zone we do one last corkscrew into New Years!

I've decided that this year, I will not allow myself to get "wiggy" during the madness. I will buy pre cut sugar cookie dough  and  me and the Pillsbury doughboy will become BFF's!

Yes, I have my Grandma's  recipe cards for her assortment of baked delights and while I cherish THOSE memories spent with her, I just don't have that extra time. I usually try to make one batch of her special cookies though.

I just want to spend MORE time reflecting on the baby Jesus that drew wise men from afar.  I want to share these moments of reflection with my family. I don't want to get caught up in the competition of how many presents we give and get. I just want to sit in HIS presence and marvel at the amazing gift we were given long long ago.

I will survive this roller coaster ride and enjoy the celebrations of  the upcoming Birthday, Christmas, New Years (and all of the other festivities in between). I will not become overwhelmed. I will not over plan. I will not over schedule. I will not compare myself to others that have time to do fun crafts and bake homemade cookies with their children. I will enjoy the time that we have together because time is precious. Precious like the babe wrapped in cloths that lay in a manger.

"but the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people. This very day in David's town your Saviour was born- Christ the Lord!" Luke 2:10-11 GNB





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  1. Oh I can so relate to this. I was just reflecting on this yesterday as I was feeling pulled in many ways lately. I thought I have the option to say no. I too am BFF with Pillsbury boy. I still have fun baking cookies but so much easier. I will be praying for you to have an enjoyable season.

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    1. I'm so glad you can relate to my ride! :)
      I'll be praying for you too! Strength in numbers right? ;)
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Hi Krista, Being here makes my savor the moment. It slows time down to enjoy reflecting on your thoughts and just listening to you speak. It's special we can slow down together in pockets of writing alongside each other today. It connects us to our soul -- opening our thoughts to remember Jesus -- thinking about his story -- of how he became a little boy, as a baby -- I really savor that too. Dare to say no. I'm walking right beside you on that movement. ;)

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    1. Thank you Bonnie! :)
      Have a blessed evening!

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  3. I think the roller coaster is even crazier this year because Thanksgiving and Christmas are closer together than normal. Everything is getting crammed all together. But not overplanning will definitely help the season go better. Thanks for sharing this.

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    1. Lisa, I totally agree! Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are closer together it really puts the pressure on! We'll get through it though. :)
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Have a wonderful Christmas season!

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