now is now

Now is NOW. This redundant phrase keeps weaving its way throughout my thoughts these past days. It's Christmas NOW. If I wait until everything slows down, and I'm not tired, and everything that needs doing is done, I'm gonna miss it because it's happening NOW. The JOY, the PEACE, the WONDER of the season is right now. Right in the middle of the furry to get the last pompom hot-glued onto a parents' gift 5 minutes after 2:30. Smack dab during the program that went so smoothly I could have kissed each child. And even now as I sit on the couch surrounded by STUFF on every possible surface. Gift bags, orange peels, dirty dishes, papers, popcorn, light bulbs, you name it! Even an old dead roach on the floor with its feet pitifully sticking up in the air. All stuff that is desperately waiting for my attention. But now, is NOW. Now is the time to fry homemade French fries with Daniel even though it's increasing the mess by adding extra splatters of grease all over the counters. Now is the time to relax on the ninja turtle chair while catching up on the phone with my big sis for over an hour. NOW is the time for merry moods and  merry foods! A cuppa tea sounds good to me! Right NOW. While I sip, I shall endeavor to forget about my to-do list and just focus on the moment. The rest of the season I hope to keep calm and merry on. Because after all, NOW is NOW and that's what matters.

Love the amazing presents my kids gave me at our Christmas party today!! The USA wall art will go up in my classroom for now and the calendar will adorn my kitchen. Gifts still make me as giddy as a little kid....I will never be a real "grown-up" I'm afraid! Also LOVE the adorable owl scarf organizer, the high-heeled shoe cake server, and the "Break Glass in Case of Emergency" Hershey wall art, orange bowls, coffee cups, and 31 gift certificate I received.  And, last but not least, the SWEETEST present of all from my dear hubby...a black GMC Yukon!! I am so blessed.