Monday, December 13, 2021

Real Quick!


I am only here for a minute! Our plates are full, and I really really need to get to some house-cleaning, and essential chores, and see those completed. But, I wanted to thank everyone that's taken a moment to leave a comment here. Comments and engagement always leave me feeling elated, a bit humbled, and a lot happy about connecting and relating, sharing, so thank you, friends. We have enjoyed some truly lovely moments since I last posted, and also my ear is much improved, which is a huge relief. Honestly, I feel a bit bursting to share some of the fun and novel things we've enjoyed. I could probably get myself worked up and worried about falling behind on the holiday checklist, and all that remains to be accomplished, but there is one trick up my sleeve that keeps me steady: Once school is out, as much as possible, we set the calendar down, and let things happen on our time. Christmas morning may be the 25th, but we will be festive whichever day is convenient, when we are ready, without feeling haggard and rushed. And in this way, whether or not we are opening gifts or whatever, we can approach our celebrations mindfully, with greater calm, and appreciation.

Ok! I am rolling up my sleeves, and diving into some house work. And when I come back here, I want to talk about friends, and celebrations, a picnic, and company, about happy coincidences, and rain and cold weather and shopping small businesses, and the thankful way I am feeling about the many things that are turning out fine, or better. I really do hope things are turning out fine, or better, for all of you, too.

6 comments:

Nicole said...

Good luck getting all your stuff done! That cake! THAT CAKE, I WANT SOME!!!

Janece said...

This post left me smiling and happy.

Little Dorrit does... said...

Glad the ear is improving. Wishing you plentiful cake and sunshine moments!

Natalie, the Chickenblogger said...

The cake was sweet... figuratively and literally, and big enough we could have shared it with EVERYONE! My ear is probably as good as ever, and I have managed to get myself into even busier circumstances. I never should have tempted fate with my daring "get stuff done" declaration. Suddenly, Christmas Eve is about a week away, and I am really really really trying to remember all of my affirmations and mottos around remaining calm, level headed, mindful etc. Thank you, friends, for staying connected with me. I hope you all are feeling calm and ready, happy, too.

Anna Banana said...

Not really an organizing tip and may lead to napping: Breathe. In particular, breathe using the box technique. Breathe in 4 counts, hold 4 counts. Breathe out 4 counts, hold 4 counts. Repeat. Works for me...sending big hugz.

Natalie, the Chickenblogger said...

Breathing is good. Very good. I have picked up some solid habits in this area, including meditation.
You know, I worry that if I add any more "calming" practices, I will nap my way through the rest of the season! Just kidding. No, but seriously. I even jumped in, trying an idea suggested at Jola's house... it helped, sort of! We should talk. And, hey! I forgot to ask about seeing your walls... but we were so busy enjoying your wonderful MNO, it totally slipped my mind. Thank you, for the hugz, dear one.