that excited, happy, joyous, (more overjoyed really), filled with blessings, love, thankfulness...the whole nine yards (where did that saying come from - does anyone know?)
it hit
call it the sunshine streaming through our farmhouse windows
or the love and support from friends and strangers from people viewing the ebook, but regardless,
it hit
I just ran to the kitchen to start some potpourri on the stove (I know that sounds corny, but if you haven't ever made homemade potpourri with orange skins/cloves/cinnamon - do it and then judge me)
we are decorating more of the tree tonight - songs + cookies (which I haven't baked yet!) + more music and I'm sure a bit of chaos with lifting chubby four year old fingers up to the top of the tree to hang ornaments and a stray baby crawling on the floor to reach his stuffed candy canes.......
this small farmhouse is tight sometimes, but I wouldn't have any other way
treasure this moment wherever you are, and if you haven't told someone you treasure them
do it
do it now.......a priest once told me that if I think about my grandparent's then call them - that moment don't wait
I just took pictures of the new downstairs living room (well, rearranged...) and will be back after some cookies are in the oven
can I hear a 'hallelujah'??
we might not all be of the same religion, but one thing binds most of us all together at this time........and I don't know about you, but let's wipe that grumpy face off - even if you don't have a single dime to spend on Christmas gifts, you STILL have things to cherish.....and life is one of them
so go on out there the rest of the day and
SMILE
LAUGH!
BE MERRY!! AND BRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
Christ is shining through you! SHOW IT!
with so much love and peace,
Amen to every word :) I love the idea of potpourri on the stove...will have to try that. And that precious baby boy crawling around, oh so much to be thankful for!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all of you at the farm!
Amen sister!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! I third the AMEN and hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your living room...and have FUN decorating the rest of your tree!
~Julia
PS: I must be a little on the corny side, too...I have that same potpourri concoction on my stove. It smells soooo like Christmas!
Perfect post. Rejoice in the simple things. Everyone has some small treasure that makes them smile when they recall it. I was on the same wavelength today. Have a lovely weekend, Pam
ReplyDeleteI know this feeling well. I might not run to the stove to make potpourri, but I do know how to light candles. :o) There's something to treasure in every moment. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to bake my own cookies, too! Merry Christmas!!
I have made homemade potpourri and it smells devine. It is important to share the love and the reason why we celebrate "Christ"mas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious photo, Anne Marie, of your sweet baby behind your little man. I love the little Christmas tree that it looks like he is drawing on the chalkboard. Tell him that he draws a tree way better than I do.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you.
AMEN! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! And God bless you, Anne-Marie! You can spread the joy like no one else can, girlie! ♥
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Sing it, sister! We're rocking the hallelujahs and cheer here, too!
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