I thought a long time about what to post for the weekend with the Holiday falling squarely on Friday and Saturday.  I looked at events going on these days and things to do on Sunday.  I came to the conclusion that this weekend you should take some time to simply enjoy life.  With all the wrapping, cooking, shopping (no matter how prepared you are there is usually that last minute trip) driving, eating, opening, take at least a few hours to just sit and enjoy whomever you are with.

I made the hard to choice to end going to two extended family gatherings to do just this.  It was a hard choice since it’s always nice to see family during the Holidays, but with all the driving there just wasn’t much time between Hello and Goodbye.  I know when I am sitting around on Christmas Eve snuggled with my fiance and a cup of coffee just enjoying the tree and the kids, with no place to rush to or from, I won’t regret it one bit.

Take this time to enjoy your loved ones, watch an old favorite movie, spend a little extra time just talking with your parents or siblings, take a nap, take a bath, have the time to help your kids assemble presents.  In doing nothing you will find there is always something special.

Melissa Jensen

Melissa is a native of the Greater St. Louis region. She is addicted to anything Google, and cannot understand why motion activated paper towel dispensers never see her hands.

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