My Stress-Free Christmas List
  After attempting to take Christmas photos with a dead camera battery, we tried again the next night and got this sweet one, among others!   Every Christmas I have to remind myself not to fall into the "Perfect Christmas" trap.  I have to focus on what is truly important and weed out the rest.  Here is my list to remind myself what's important:    My Christmas List  1. It's okay to say no.   2. My kids aren't going to suffer if I don't make Christmas candy.  3. My house doesn't need to look like Martha Stewart or Pottery Barn.  4. I don't need to stress out so much about picking out the perfect gift.  It's the thought that counts. (right?)  5. No one is going to hate me if they don't get a Christmas card from me.  6. My super-mom status won't change if I don't make cut-out Christmas cookies.  7. I don't need to attend every Christmas show and activity in town.  8. It's okay to stay home and enjoy quiet evenings with my family. ...

 
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