BEEN THERE / DONE THAT

Yes, been there, done that and I'm not doin' it again any time soon. In fact several years ago I even gave up sending Christmas cards. It wasn't the expense; it was the push to do it. I began to be more thoughtful about the gifts that I give. AND I slowly worked into the "Adventness" of the season. Now I am getting better at pushing aside the commercialism and really enjoying the thoughtful gifts that I can give. It isn't perfect yet. It is still a process of getting back into the REAL Christmas -- whatever that is. The point is that I don't dread the season any more. I am learning to enjoy it and getting into the waiting. I haven't achieved the quietness yet ..... I'm working on it.