I know it's so sad when Christmas is over. We prepare for it in our homes, with our kids, in the classroom, and thinking about what to buy each person is pretty stressful! Not to mention all that money that is spent! It's over.
Today is the day after. I have a fire going with all the wrapping paper and am trying to put away all of our treasures! We are a very blessed family. My husband and I both come from "broken homes". It's amazing how when you embrace your life, it is wonderful! It has been a very long time since I've thought of my life being from a "broken home". We celebrate holidays for weeks. Seriously, it's awesome! We have created new traditions and I love being with everyone! We don't hang out at home. We aren't the hosts for Christmas dinner. That is a good thing, right? We left our house yesterday at 9:30am and got home at 9:30pm last night. We got to see two sides of the family. Connor's Dad's family and my Dad's family. A lot of people, a lot of presents, a LOT of food! I didn't take many pictures and I was sad at the time. Now, I know that without the camera in front of my face, I got to ENJOY every moment.
We are blessed that we have so many moments. I want that to be a part of my 2013. I want to ENJOY this wonderful life I have been given every single day. I want to be with the ones I love and ENJOY our moments together. I have lots of plans for 2013. Not really resolutions, just plans. I have had so much fun with my blog and lucy lockets. I hope to grow both of them this year. But, I will try to slow down enough to ENJOY all of it. That does NOT mean I will not take photos. I will have my camera with me always and document our lives. Do you have one little word for 2013? Read a little more about it on Ali's blog and let me know if you are going to participate!
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and will plan a beautiful 2013.
Oh Lucy, it sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas - happy holidays to you and your beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteLove this post, Lucy. I think some of the best memories are made when no cameras are present. :) I've had to learn to balance my time behind the camera with time spent enjoying the moment. As a blogger this is especially hard, but I think everyone struggles with this. Just go to any school function and watch the audience. It's like the paparazzi descending upon Britney Spears. Mamas are camera crazy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you ENJOY every moment of 2013!
I LOVE the thought of "Not really resolutions, just plans." I am going to hang on to that little nugget of wisdom. Thanks for sharing your word and "inspiring" me about my approach to 2013. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love that I inspired you! xoxo to you!
DeleteGreat reminder and a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Lucy. Do you know I did not take one single photo on Christmas. My mother in law spoils the fun sometimes by taking soooo many pictures. We just did our thing and the memories will live in our heads and hearts instead. Have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLOVE reading your blog LUCY! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great christmas, i too forgot to take pictures it got too busy.
ReplyDeleteMerle......
I am having a horrible time this year coming up with my word, but it will come I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you and Emma!