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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

My Christmas Wish For You

Nearly everyone becomes a bit crazy over the holidays. With last minute shopping, the kids out from school on break, tons of cookie baking, overbooked parties and a neverending to-do list, you are just waiting for the nervous breakdown to hit you.  There is plenty of drama and stress to go around.


If you are taking a break to read this post or if you somehow find my site, let me offer this Christmas wish for you.  Actually, this wish has seven parts to it.  


Call it my holiday gift to you.  Relax  (if only for five minutes)  and enjoy.



Wish # (1) - May you find the fun and humor in your Christmas photos, even when you don't get that perfect shot!  Also don't beat yourself up if you didn't make the time to send out Christmas cards.  I didn't do them either.

I did however enjoy laughing at these Christmas card photo failures:

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These will be great to show Vivian's future prom date, don't you think?!



Wish # (2) - May you have the wisdom to just smile and say thank you for the ugly Christmas sweater, jogging suit or track outfit  that you receive.  Just laugh in a giddy manner when you want to give that person the middle finger.  After all, your spouse can use it to scrub the floors or wash the car. 






Wish # (3) - May you find a quiet corner to take a few moments to yourself and realize that whatever that crazy aunt or second cousin just said to irritate you is really not important.  Families across the globe are insulting each other at this very moment.  Have more eggnog instead. 






Wish # (4) - May you sit next to a reliable relative, friend or partner who will keep pouring you lots of drinks.  Or come down to Florida to see me -- I have a case of wine that I'm willing to share!


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Yes, this is a REAL photo of what we have in stock!  We have many other beverage choices too.  So ya'll come on down, ya hear! 



Wish # (5) - May you indulge in holiday foods as much or as little as you want because two days won't kill you.  You can always eat better in the days to come. 







Wish # (6) - May your moments of content and laughter outweigh the stressful, uncomfortable moments of the holiday season.






And finally,


Wish # (7) - May you remember that just being around to celebrate another Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or other festive occasion is reason enough to celebrate! 







Peace be with you! 

11 comments:

Kaela said...

I so don't do Christmas cards. Maybe next year. I mean, I get the intention and I like getting the ones with pictures of the family that I can stick up on my fridge. But I just don't find it worth the stress to give someone a mass produced card, it's just one more thing to do! It's one of those things I finally just let myself let go - like scrapbooking and weighing myself!

Happy Holidays to you Mandy!

Stephanie Faris said...

DRINKS. That's what I'm missing to help me get through the holidays!

Eva Gallant said...

thanks for the permission to pig ouy! lol

Cathy said...

Nice wishes....#4, You better believe I'll be the one pouring drinks....for others and myself! Then when I sober up, I'll book a plane ticket to FL.

AnnQ said...

Awesome post! Such great pictures and good advice, too...family is great, albeit a bit wacky. :-)

Chocolate Covered Daydreams said...

Loved the pictures of Vivian. She is going to spit when you show her future prom date those pictures!!

I will be on the next plane to Florida!!! Save me a bottle, k?

Have a wonderful Christmas!!!!

Conquer The Monkey said...

great reminders :) love the fat kitty cat !!!!!
Merry Christmas Mandy!!!
Cheers!
Cameron

septembermom said...

The cat photo is still cracking me up. He reminds me of one of my uncles after dinner!!!

Merry Christmas Mandy!!!!!

Cougar Tales said...

Have an awesome holiday Mandy!

Crystal said...

LOL, love the pics of Vivian. Can't wait till her future boyfriend gets to see these beauties! Hahaha. If I had the money I would definitely fly down and partake in your case of wine. :)

I hope you and Vivian and Kirk have an awesome holiday weekend and a very Merry Christmas!

kys said...

What my holiday needs is more booze!

I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas, dear friend. I am so glad to have "met" you!