It's funny to me how the holidays are supposed to be the time where we relax and spend time with those that we love most. However, for me, the holidays end up being a time where I am stressed out to the max. If I'm not rushing around at home because I only have a few days to do/see everyone I am scrambling around to finish that one last Christmas gift....every year.
As I grow older, I am trying to appreciate the time I do get to spend with my family, because I know that things will be changing as we are all getting older/married. I had a wonderful break with my family, even though both of my parents came down with the flu while I was home. I was still able to enjoy Thanksgiving with my entire family. The day after Thanksgiving consisted of the annual aunts/nieces shopping trip (minus my madre) and the day after that was Candy Making Day! I loved being at home taking part in the things that I miss the most while I'm in Anderson...
I am continually reminding myself to stop and take the time to smell the roses....
every day.
It's funny how life keeps getting busier making it hard for us to just enjoy this time of the year. Even though your mother was MIA from the annual shopping trip, Aunt Brenda and I enjoyed the day with you and Brittany.
ReplyDeleteSee you soon, love to all, Aunt J
I made butterscotch candy and thought of you! It's good! and it's just like the kind your family makes! I was so happy and I thought of the fab candy you brought to school. I miss living with girls :(
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