Family Reflections: It's the Thought That Counts...

With the holidays past us, I wanted to take a second just to put into words how blessed my holidays were.  For the first time in a long time, we were at peace and happy.  The focus had finally been switched from being on the bigger picture, to what really matters and counts.  Bye, Bye stresses of holiday glitz and glamor!  I really can't exactly pinpoint how this transition occurred, but I was filled with such joy and happiness over the holidays... it's hard to put it into words (I'm attempting to though!).

While I don't ever expect for the kiddies to get us anything for Christmas, I thought it was so sweet to open a little package from my 11 year old daughter.  In it were little "chore coupons", with her offering to do little things around the house!  I thought it was so cute and most importantly, I didn't have to tell her to do it!  The fact that she took time out to think about what we do around the house and what it takes to maintain the house, and then thought to try and help contribute above and beyond what her normal chores are... was priceless!

I guess my whole point is that while 2011 was rocky at best, it ended with a bang.  Upon reflection, I think we finally realized to appreciate the little things in life and worry less on the bigger picture, which we often cannot control.  Cherish the small, and often priceless things in life rather than get caught up in the larger stresses of life.  With that being said, here's to a blessed and successful 2012!  I hope to take with me the valuable life lessons learned in 2011 to make 2012 even better J


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