a little bit of christmas!

If I am honest, I will say that this year has been very difficult. So my husband and I have decided that instead of trying to survive the holidays we are ONLY going to have "a little bit of Christmas"...what does that mean you ask???

Well, to me "a little bit of Christmas" means:

• Having a little tiny tree and cute mini stockings instead of unpacking and setting up our usual decorations.



• Spending quiet time alone watching the snow fall, while sitting in my “comfy cozies” and drinking a hot tea!!



• Staying warm in my favorite slippers and fuzzy socks.

• Only attending 2 out of 5 family Christmas dinners!

• Making time to remember the real reason we celebrate this season.





• Leaving early on Christmas Eve morning and taking “little drive” all the way to FLORIDA - and staying there till New Years Day!! (YAY!!!)

• Making a few (or more than a few) “exceptions” to my diet to enjoy some delicious snacks...like our traditional “Chocolate Letter”!!



• Receiving a very special Christmas gift from a very special friend!



• And at the end of it all - Looking forward with HOPE and anticipation to a better, brighter and happier 2011!!!

I am wishing each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas – I know this time of year is difficult for many of us – I’ll be continually keeping you in my prayers! Lots of love to you all! Xoxo