Today I was able to clean my house…go through my closet, and vacuum and mop my floors. Ribbons were on the floor…everything was everywhere…I hadn’t even picked up the decor for the table settings from Christmas Day.
Retail holiday work is a tired like none other…and I am happy to finally have a Saturday where a little napping is in order.
Today was the last day of my adult son being with us until he heads back to DC….its been a complete whirlwind and I am thankful for the time. He wanted to see the movie Mufassa, one of his fave movies Lion King from his childhood.
I think right now everyone is in a hurry….quickly take down Christmas and organize….and rush out to take advantages of sales….and this year….I am not that girl….
It takes discipline to just be….I like nothing more than neatness and organization. I know right now I’m overstimulated…judging by the things I threw out of my fridge and my closet…I would say I am ready for less.
This year: back to the rower, more walking, trying to read through the Bible this year, become a flower farmer for myself…raise actual vegetables we can eat, do some embroidery and learn Spanish so that I can travel easier instead of relying on Google Translate.
I have taken down a lot of Christmas and intend to get rid of the things I didn’t use…trying to simplify.
As we turn the page and end the chapter for this year….may I say that 2002 was the year that was horrible for me….but this year has been especially hard and I am not sad to say goodbye.
This year…if it brings you peace to sit in the flickering lights do so….if you need all the cozy you can push into your home…I will not judge you. I’d you need it up by December 26th…I’ve been there…I see you.
Tomorrow my son gets on a plane and heads back to DC….we hope to fly there in March…..and I have to put my big girl pants on….let the tears flow while at the airport and when I exit the tears must as well….because I can do hard things….
So can you!
The Reluctant Red Nose 