christmas past and present #8

This is a "Keep it Real" post.

Let's be honest

As women, wives, and mothers,

the Christmas celebration

brings pressure, expectations and

more work to our already full lives.

There are goodies to bake,

homes to decorate and give that "magical" feel to,

gifts to make or purchase, and wrap,

dinner to make,

advent to celebrate,

all while making sure

that the "traditions" go on

and our children have warm fuzzy memories.

All of this is supposed to be done,

with the *spirit* of Christmas;

Remembering the

*reason for the season*

I confess

it is a constant battle for me

to keep it all in perspective.

I'm sure I've failed miserably at times

and been,

*gasp*

cranky!

And there is a reason I only posted

the parlor the other day-

it is the only room finished!

The rest of the house is a disaster...

We have company coming in 6 days!

Help!

My soul magnifies the Lord,

and

My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.

Luke 1:46,47

I will *choose* to magnify

I will *choose* to rejoice

in the midst

of the chaos and pressure

swirling around me.