It's finally here...finally!! All the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, decorating, and planning have led you here. The perfect holiday season is in your grasp! Christmas Day will be perfect. You can just feel it. Today will be your crowning glory. Oh the memories your friends, family, and children will have.
Ok now wake up. You were dreaming. There is no such thing as the "perfect" holiday. It does not exist. Someone will always drink too much or bring up politics. Kids will have meltdowns. Grandpa will say he doesn't understand pronouns and Aunt Lori will spill her red wine all over the cat. It's called life and it doesn't stop or care, that you are creating perfection.
In a few years' time, no one will remember how beautiful the ribbon was draped on your tree. Or that the dip was in the shape of a tree. But you can bet money everyone will be laughing over the drunk cat being hosed down in the kitchen sink! And you've got years of reminding the kids, once they are teenagers, how they rolled around on the floor because they only got two candies while their brother got three. Life is the best memory maker of all. We need to remember that.
Forget the idea of perfection. Spend extra time with your guests. Laugh more and worry less. Use paper plates if you want. Buy a pie. Box stuffing can be your new best friend. The season is about the people you love the most..and a few you can put up with once a year. The sooner you realize that the happier your holiday season will be!
Merry whatever you happen to be celebrating!
Ang
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