{"id":7581,"date":"2016-12-20T17:00:18","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T23:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amyreesanderson.com\/blog\/?p=7581"},"modified":"2016-12-20T00:57:57","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T06:57:57","slug":"dont-miss-a-single-moment-of-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amyreesanderson.com\/blog\/dont-miss-a-single-moment-of-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t miss a single moment of joy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tis the Days Before Christmas<\/span><\/p>\n

Tis\u00a0the days before Christmas, we\u2019re all going nuts;
\nWith so much to do, there\u2019s no ifs, ands or buts.
\nBuy presents, hang tree lights, pop cards in the mail,
\nSend gift packs, thread popcorn, find turkeys on sale.<\/p>\n

Decorations need stringing up all through the house.
\nAnd you haven\u2019t a clue what to buy for your spouse.
\nSchool concerts, receptions, open houses with friends,
\nLong lineups, short tempers, tying up the loose ends.<\/p>\n

With all our mad dashing, we\u2019re reeling from shock;
\nLet\u2019s stop for a minute and really take stock.
\nIt\u2019s crassly commercial, the cynical say;
\nIf that\u2019s true, that our fault-it\u2019s us and not they.<\/p>\n

Take time for yourself-though hard as that seems?
\nEnjoy your kids\u2019 laughter, excitement and dreams.
\nTake a moment out now, don\u2019t get overly riled,
\nInstead make an angel in snow with your child.<\/p>\n

The shortbread can wait, and so can the tree;
\nWhat\u2019s important to feel is a child\u2019s sense of glee.
\nThe holidays aren\u2019t about push, rush and shove;
\nThey\u2019re for friendship and sharing and family love.<\/p>\n

Hear the bells, feel the warmth, light up with the glow
\nOf a message first sent to us so long ago:
\nPeace, love and goodwill, and hope burning bright.
\nMerry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!<\/p>\n

With all the last minute shopping and the mad dash to wrap presents, DON’T FORGET TO ENJOY THIS WEEK! In the blink of an eye this week will be over and Christmas will have come and gone…if you don’t stop NOW and take notice of what is happening you will miss it! You will miss the excitement on your child’s face as they dream about Santa Claus coming down the chimney. You will miss the joy of making a huge mess frosting sugar cookies together and the fun of singing carols while you deliver treats to your neighbors. You will miss the moment of sitting quietly by the fireplace sipping hot chocolate with your sweetheart while you stare at the lights on your Christmas tree. Don’t. Don’t miss a single moment of joy that you can feel this week!!!<\/p>\n

Cherish every moment…<\/p>\n

~Amy Rees Anderson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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