Susanna here, running around as usual trying to get everything finished before Santa comes tonight, and, as usual, failing miserably.
I had the best intentions of cleaning my house this year, and instead it looks like something from the TV show Hoarders. I’ve yet to excavate my kitchen table from under the piles of papers and books so we can eat dinner on it—and come to that, I’ve yet to get to the grocery store to buy the turkey to actually cook for our dinner.
On top of which, I have two writing projects on the go, and Christmas cards I haven’t sent, and people I haven’t phoned, and Christmas movies I haven’t watched, and with my stress level rising, I remembered today was my day to post here and thought, “But I just haven’t got time…”
And then I stopped myself.
And smiled.
And knew exactly what I’d share with you:
The first ever Christmas post I made on my website over ten years ago, because…well, you’ll see why.
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This is the time of year I love the best, and yet it is the time when I’m most likely to feel pulled in all directions, with a growing list of things to do and never enough time to do it all.
School concerts, shopping for gifts and then wrapping them, getting my Christmas cards sent out before Christmas (always a challenge), and stealing an hour here and there for my writing…each night as I fall into bed all I’m thinking of is what I didn’t get done, what I still need to do in the morning.
But when things get crazy I just have to stop and remember the day when my elder son, then two years old, wanted to do something as we were leaving the house for our holiday shopping, and I, at the end of my rope, said, "I haven’t got time."
And my small boy just stood there a moment and looked at me, thinking. And then he pretended to reach in his pocket and holding his empty hand out, with his solemn brown eyes, told me, "Here, Mommy. Take some of mine."
At this time of the year we could all use a handful of time, now and then, to remind us what’s truly important. So here you are – take some of mine.
And here’s hoping you and the ones that you love have a wonderful holiday season.
What a gorgeous post, Susanna — the gift of time, and don’t we all need that at this time of year. I love that story, and will try to remember it next time I get in a flap.
It’s very early Christmas morning here in Australia, so I’m wishing you and everyone all the very best for Christmas.
What a gorgeous post, Susanna — the gift of time, and don’t we all need that at this time of year. I love that story, and will try to remember it next time I get in a flap.
It’s very early Christmas morning here in Australia, so I’m wishing you and everyone all the very best for Christmas.
What a gorgeous post, Susanna — the gift of time, and don’t we all need that at this time of year. I love that story, and will try to remember it next time I get in a flap.
It’s very early Christmas morning here in Australia, so I’m wishing you and everyone all the very best for Christmas.
What a gorgeous post, Susanna — the gift of time, and don’t we all need that at this time of year. I love that story, and will try to remember it next time I get in a flap.
It’s very early Christmas morning here in Australia, so I’m wishing you and everyone all the very best for Christmas.
What a gorgeous post, Susanna — the gift of time, and don’t we all need that at this time of year. I love that story, and will try to remember it next time I get in a flap.
It’s very early Christmas morning here in Australia, so I’m wishing you and everyone all the very best for Christmas.
This is so apt Susanna, thanks for the reminder. May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
This is so apt Susanna, thanks for the reminder. May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
This is so apt Susanna, thanks for the reminder. May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
This is so apt Susanna, thanks for the reminder. May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
This is so apt Susanna, thanks for the reminder. May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
A lovely reminder to us all of what is the most important gift of all! Merry, Merry holidays to all!
A lovely reminder to us all of what is the most important gift of all! Merry, Merry holidays to all!
A lovely reminder to us all of what is the most important gift of all! Merry, Merry holidays to all!
A lovely reminder to us all of what is the most important gift of all! Merry, Merry holidays to all!
A lovely reminder to us all of what is the most important gift of all! Merry, Merry holidays to all!
Beautiful–and a gift to which we could all relate. Glad you had the time to share!
Beautiful–and a gift to which we could all relate. Glad you had the time to share!
Beautiful–and a gift to which we could all relate. Glad you had the time to share!
Beautiful–and a gift to which we could all relate. Glad you had the time to share!
Beautiful–and a gift to which we could all relate. Glad you had the time to share!
I hope he’s willing to share some of us his time with all the Wenches, Susanna! Have a lovely, warm, imperfect holiday. THey’re the best kind.
I hope he’s willing to share some of us his time with all the Wenches, Susanna! Have a lovely, warm, imperfect holiday. THey’re the best kind.
I hope he’s willing to share some of us his time with all the Wenches, Susanna! Have a lovely, warm, imperfect holiday. THey’re the best kind.
I hope he’s willing to share some of us his time with all the Wenches, Susanna! Have a lovely, warm, imperfect holiday. THey’re the best kind.
I hope he’s willing to share some of us his time with all the Wenches, Susanna! Have a lovely, warm, imperfect holiday. THey’re the best kind.
Lovely! Merry Christmas to all!
Lovely! Merry Christmas to all!
Lovely! Merry Christmas to all!
Lovely! Merry Christmas to all!
Lovely! Merry Christmas to all!
To All the Wenches and All the readers of the Wenches, I hope each of you find the time to remember to have a Beautiful Blessed Christmas.
To All the Wenches and All the readers of the Wenches, I hope each of you find the time to remember to have a Beautiful Blessed Christmas.
To All the Wenches and All the readers of the Wenches, I hope each of you find the time to remember to have a Beautiful Blessed Christmas.
To All the Wenches and All the readers of the Wenches, I hope each of you find the time to remember to have a Beautiful Blessed Christmas.
To All the Wenches and All the readers of the Wenches, I hope each of you find the time to remember to have a Beautiful Blessed Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! What a lovely gift and a lovely reminder of what is important, Susanna. I’ve given up a lot of my “to do” list the older I get. This year I didn’t bake (but we still have cookies), barely decorated, and haven’t wrapped gifts for some years now. It’s just my husband and myself now on Christmas day so no rush to do anything but relax and enjoy. It’s mid-afternoon here, snowing softly but steadily and I’m watching my husband filling the bird feeders while I listen to Christmas music. When Bill comes in, we’ll put the dinner in the oven, have gifts, and enjoy watching all the birds enjoying theirs. Wishing peace to the world of Wenches, readers, and the world at large.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! What a lovely gift and a lovely reminder of what is important, Susanna. I’ve given up a lot of my “to do” list the older I get. This year I didn’t bake (but we still have cookies), barely decorated, and haven’t wrapped gifts for some years now. It’s just my husband and myself now on Christmas day so no rush to do anything but relax and enjoy. It’s mid-afternoon here, snowing softly but steadily and I’m watching my husband filling the bird feeders while I listen to Christmas music. When Bill comes in, we’ll put the dinner in the oven, have gifts, and enjoy watching all the birds enjoying theirs. Wishing peace to the world of Wenches, readers, and the world at large.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! What a lovely gift and a lovely reminder of what is important, Susanna. I’ve given up a lot of my “to do” list the older I get. This year I didn’t bake (but we still have cookies), barely decorated, and haven’t wrapped gifts for some years now. It’s just my husband and myself now on Christmas day so no rush to do anything but relax and enjoy. It’s mid-afternoon here, snowing softly but steadily and I’m watching my husband filling the bird feeders while I listen to Christmas music. When Bill comes in, we’ll put the dinner in the oven, have gifts, and enjoy watching all the birds enjoying theirs. Wishing peace to the world of Wenches, readers, and the world at large.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! What a lovely gift and a lovely reminder of what is important, Susanna. I’ve given up a lot of my “to do” list the older I get. This year I didn’t bake (but we still have cookies), barely decorated, and haven’t wrapped gifts for some years now. It’s just my husband and myself now on Christmas day so no rush to do anything but relax and enjoy. It’s mid-afternoon here, snowing softly but steadily and I’m watching my husband filling the bird feeders while I listen to Christmas music. When Bill comes in, we’ll put the dinner in the oven, have gifts, and enjoy watching all the birds enjoying theirs. Wishing peace to the world of Wenches, readers, and the world at large.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! What a lovely gift and a lovely reminder of what is important, Susanna. I’ve given up a lot of my “to do” list the older I get. This year I didn’t bake (but we still have cookies), barely decorated, and haven’t wrapped gifts for some years now. It’s just my husband and myself now on Christmas day so no rush to do anything but relax and enjoy. It’s mid-afternoon here, snowing softly but steadily and I’m watching my husband filling the bird feeders while I listen to Christmas music. When Bill comes in, we’ll put the dinner in the oven, have gifts, and enjoy watching all the birds enjoying theirs. Wishing peace to the world of Wenches, readers, and the world at large.
What a lovely post, Susanna. Out of the mouths of babes …. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday and the chance to relax.
What a lovely post, Susanna. Out of the mouths of babes …. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday and the chance to relax.
What a lovely post, Susanna. Out of the mouths of babes …. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday and the chance to relax.
What a lovely post, Susanna. Out of the mouths of babes …. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday and the chance to relax.
What a lovely post, Susanna. Out of the mouths of babes …. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday and the chance to relax.
‘Out of the mouths of babes.’ My goodness that was wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful post, Susanna. I hope you had a glorious Christmas with loved ones this year. To heck with the table full of papers. Healthy, prosperous, productive and happy New Year.
‘Out of the mouths of babes.’ My goodness that was wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful post, Susanna. I hope you had a glorious Christmas with loved ones this year. To heck with the table full of papers. Healthy, prosperous, productive and happy New Year.
‘Out of the mouths of babes.’ My goodness that was wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful post, Susanna. I hope you had a glorious Christmas with loved ones this year. To heck with the table full of papers. Healthy, prosperous, productive and happy New Year.
‘Out of the mouths of babes.’ My goodness that was wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful post, Susanna. I hope you had a glorious Christmas with loved ones this year. To heck with the table full of papers. Healthy, prosperous, productive and happy New Year.
‘Out of the mouths of babes.’ My goodness that was wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful post, Susanna. I hope you had a glorious Christmas with loved ones this year. To heck with the table full of papers. Healthy, prosperous, productive and happy New Year.