Christmas in the Air

Do you have one of those neighbors? We do! In fact, we are blessed with one on each side. When Christmas time rolls around, we often say, “We are surrounded by Griswalds.” What does this mean? It means that our neighbors pull out all the stops when it comes to hanging lights, and oozing good cheer. From reindeer to candy canes, and everything in between, their homes sing with spirit (one of them literally sings).

We are fortunate to have neighbors like these. Not just at Christmas time, but the whole year through, their hearts are always full of cheerfulness and good will. They are so full; in fact, we think they simply burst open at Christmas onto their lawns.

We consider ourselves lucky to be nestled within such joyfulness.

All is Calm...

I might not send Christmas cards this year. Truly.

No, I am not a scrooge. Trust me when I tell you, I made my list. I checked it…ummm…more than twice. And, Christmas cards were right up there on Page 3. But, the days are rapidly flying by, and I am starting to feel a little bit snowed under.

Today’s kindness reminder at Because of Heller is, Be Kind to Yourself. And, I think I am going to try to practice what I preach. This year, I am going to have a Reality-based Holiday. I’m ready to lose the expectations. That means, I won’t make Good Housekeeping’s Most Beautifully Decorated Homes list, but perhaps I also won’t be the highest strung decoration in the house either.

My husband will thank me. My kids will thank me. And, their smiles will shine so brightly that nobody will notice the house anyway.

Anyway, this year, I might not send Christmas cards.

Note to my family: This doesn’t let you off the hook for holiday photos.

Get Ready to Deliver Sunshine

Today is October 22nd. In two months, we will celebrate Acts of Kindness Because of Heller 2010. I hope you will join us. To learn more about Heller and about Kindness Day, go here. You can also join us on Facebook at Random Acts of Kindness Because of Heller 2010.

xoxo,
Heller's Mom