I wanted to start an Advent ‘word’ calendar yesterday but I’m struggling with a cold, so I didn’t have the energy to do it then. So, today, December 2nd, I will use two words as I prepare for Christmas.
Day 1: Panic! Ha. Yep, that’s my word. December 1st always makes me worry about everything coming up this month, with a busy calendar, and a lot of activities planned. Dealing with a cold doesn’t help, because I already feel a bit behind and now I have to pace myself to get over being ill. This morning I finally ordered some Christmas cards which won’t get here for 2 weeks, and then I need to address them quickly and get them out. We have a new address so I had hoped to get it done sooner, but it didn’t happen. Oh well. My gift shopping has started but I’m certainly not done. I watched Lauren & Ryan decorate their home on Friday while there, but I haven’t done one thing here at home. Will I? Yes – when I feel better and have more energy. (PS: I say that because I am sick – not old. Ha)
Day 2: Pace. Day 2’s word is pace – as in pace myself. Each day I need to make a list and do what needs to be done. Take it day be day. I just wrote out on my December wall calendar all my rehearsals and concerts coming up this month. Being in a community band, a flute choir, and two handbell groups, has me hopping this month! Almost something every single day! It’s all good because the music of Christmas is one of my favorite parts of the month.
My countdown to Christmas here is a way for me to get through, and actually enjoy the journey. It’s also a way to remind myself each and every day that all the ‘stuff’ leading up to Christmas is just that: stuff. Christmas has become such a bigger than everything event each year, and each year I try to bring it down… to bring it down to the manger. I try to focus where I should. Where I WANT to focus.
Maybe you want to do that too. If so, come on back here tomorrow.
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