The meaning of Christmas...

"It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?" - Dr. Suess

As I write this there are only two days until Christmas... I feel a bit stressed and overwhelmed as the result of just moving into our new house means that I am mega-disorganised, and things are not at all how they should be. My daughter is off to childcare today, and I have started to write a super long list of things 'to do'...

But just reading that quote by Dr. Seuss has helped me somewhat... Yes I will still definately have to hit the supermarket and bustle along with all the other people trying to fill their fridges and pantries to the brim with Christmas cheer (I reckon everyone buys the equivalent of about a month's food to eat in only a few days!).. but as for everything else I am wanting to do - I think 'stuff it!'.

Christmas is about love, happiness, fun, joy, sharing good times with family. If I haven't got everyone equitable and appropriate gifts, if my cards haven't been delivered in time, if my house is quite disorganised - it doesn't matter!! It's Christmas and I am going to be happy, fun, and loving! Bring it on!

(And a very Merry Christmas everyone!!!)