take a deep breath

i know, i know.
only 8 days!
1 week from today is Christmas Eve.
you are tempted to start freaking out, right?

well, just take a DEEP breath.
seriously. do it. count to 10.
if you can, step outside.
fresh air can work wonders. (i live for that part of stepping out my door at 5:40 am! it's one of the best parts!)
then look around you.
do you have some cute sleepy faces to look at this morning??
just take them in a bit.

build a lego road...

stop and look at that adorable ponytail swinging around with all the personality in the world.

and let them climb on your lap.
with their blanket.
and a book.
and read. (or let them read :-))

take in that favorite Christmas decoration that you put out 2 weeks ago and haven't looked at since. just stop and look and remember why you love it.

and then go.
clean or cook or run errands or do laundry.
but now you have a new perspective.
one with the blessings all around you in the forefront of your mind instead of your stress.

have a GREAT day!!!