Perfection

  This time of year people are at their best...at least they want you to believe they are. We all want to give off the impression that we are ready, willing and able to enjoy this wonderful season. Not the stressed out, broke and exhausted that we really are. 

  No matter how hard we try we just aren't ready. Almost every single person I know will still be heading to the grocery on December 24th. And they will all be complaining about how busy it is, as if everyone else should be better prepared when they are not. 

  Don't kid yourself it won't only be husbands out getting last minute presents. Many folks will remember a neighbor, aunt or friend who they forgot to get "a little something" for. It's part of the season I guess. We are all equally guilty.

  The kids will break something. Mess up the house. Turkeys will be overcooked and dry. Someone will drink too much and say things everyone will regret. Most will over eat. We will spend too much money on things we don't need. 

  The holidays, yes I said holidays relax, are not perfect. They can't be. Family and friends always lead to noise, laughter, arguments and upheaval. We all must let things roll off of us. Accept that the idea of perfection is just that... an idea. 

  Except on tv sitcoms!

  Ang