Merry Christmas

Each year is different now at Christmastime. Our lives change as we get older and the kids are grown and have their own lives to live. I do miss spending time with them but I understand that's how life is. I also am getting older and all those things I used to craft, sew, bake etc. at Christmas just seem too hard to do anymore, at least at the rate I used to do them. I also work six days a week so not much time to do much and as I get older not as much energy once I get home in the evening. I can get done the basics but the extra stuff just doesn't seem to get done anymore.
I am still glad I am healthy enough to work to support myself. I do not lack for anything. Of course there are always those things I would like -  but not necessary and I am content and appreciate the things I do have. There are so many more who have less than me even though I work in an area where most people have more than me, it's all about perspective and knowing what I really need and what is all fluff. I seem to appreciate more simple things. Life seems so much better when we approach life with a spirit of gratefulness.
This made me smile this morning, someone actually took the time to hang wreaths on the signs in our neighborhood.

I know it's not much but it made me smile...

Enjoy your Christmas! And know that if it's different this year it's OK  :-)