Summary: December Resolutions: What I will do: Emphasize The Christmas Story (Luke 2: 1-20) to my children- more than the Santa Culture. Get out of the Funk – and Read Children’s Lit (Little House in the Big Woods, Little Women, Winnie the Pooh). I learn so much from children and literature for them. Not over spending. (no 1000 cookie bake offs, expensive decorations, buying, buying and more buying.) Use what I have. (Go “shop” through my house for Christmas Decor) Limit Sugar- I don’t want to end the year: bloated, moody and needing a sugar detox. Watch The Christmas Story, While You Were Sleeping and Elf as many times as I want. Listen to Awesome Tunes such as Penny and Sparrow Christmas Album (Spotify) Exercise daily- my best and healthiest coping skill with stress. Get in Bed with a good Book, and a large mug of coffee, tea, or my favorite Wassail. Say No to family drama, gossip and complaining. What I won’t do: Misuse my indulgences: Save it for my Mom’s Sweet Potato Pie Squares with Shortbread Crust. or a Nice size slice of homemade pie…. NOT knock off candy, cookies, chips and whatever else comes. Fuss Over the MESS. (I live with 1 husband, and 3 little kids… my house is never up to my tidy standards… but for this month- I will relax.) Watch Too Much TV. Try to Fill Up the Days with Stuff. Compare my self, my house, my kids, my pocketbook, my heart, my mind to others. That’s Just dumb Forget to laugh. Forget to Pray. Special Mentions in the Podcast: Myquillin Smith – The Nester. (The Nesting Place – home decor, awesome hacks! Love this book) Penny and Sparrow (Awesome Music – my favorite song is Come Thy Fount… They do an amazing- edifying rendition! ) Evie and Maverick Roberson are special guest on the show.
