Don't Rush Christmas :)

We have finally gotten most of the Christmas decorations in place, the smell of cinnamon fills the air... The tree is standing by the window with white, "twinkle lights" (as Em calls them). This year is one of the first for us to have an artificial tree. Living in North Carolina, it just seems wrong to have a tree that we didn't cut ourselves, but we're traveling quite a bit so it isn't practical this season. (Anyway, that's an entirely different discussion.)

After we setup a nativity set in our dining room, Jen noticed Em repositioning all of the pieces. She asked her why the camel and sheep and every other piece were crammed toward the middle of the manger. "They want to be looking at Jesus", Em replied. A simple statement from a 4 year old, yet a challenge for an adult.. To keep the perspective of Christmas..

So as you're catching last-minute sales, wrapping gifts, traveling, cooking, visiting with family and friends I hope this is an encouragement for you to pause. There is a more significant meaning behind Christmas than simply the busyness of the season. I titled the last post "Christmas Rush" and was reminded by my daughter to avoid the rush at all cost..