Holidays are here. Why are we in a HURRY?

Jeff holding Madison at her Christmas

party with her 1st grade class.

Christmas is less than a week away. My kids are officially out for the "Winter Break". They are stoked and ready for Santa to arrive. They have been plotting on how they are going to stay up late so they can see him come down the chimney.

This break will be nice. We will get plenty of quality family time together. The kids will play with their friends, ride bikes, share stories about their days, use their imagination and play like the day will never end. These are the memories I want them to hold close to their heart. I still remember being excited about Christmas as a little kid and see it through their eyes every year now.

Life goes fast but in the grand scheme of things, it is but a blip in our family history. When we reach a certain age, life goes faster. I hope this message reaches you and reminds you to stop and savor the moment. Whether it is eating a meal, remember to truly taste the flavors and admire the time and effort that went into the preparation. Give thanks to others for the little things. And look up into the sky and know that we are a tiny spec in this larger universe. 

Today, I am asking you to slow down and savor the moment. Lock it into your memory. Recall it for a time when you find yourself exhausted. Put perspective into your life and you will reflect what you want to attract.

Item #1212 Hug tightly to those that mean something to you. Smile at strangers to encourage them to smile back. Be good. Do good.

I love your guts!