It is four days until Christmas. I feel like I am running out of time. But then I remember, there are so many reasons to celebrate.
1. I don't like cleaning, but the end result is worth it. Looking at a room from the doorway that is clean and organized, gives you a sense of peace and accomplishment.
2. My cousin and his wife are coming from Finland this afternoon! As my daughter is overseas, there was a possibility that I would be home by myself at Christmas, but surprise, visitors from overseas are coming! Maybe I will even get to enjoy some Finnish chocolate!
3. I have two weeks off. Time to enjoy great company, and recharge for the next few months.
4. One of my neighbors and friends saved me. I have been looking for a Christmas present for my overseas visitors, but had not found anything. Then my neighbor stopped by to show what she had made for a charity craft sale. Perfect item for my visitors! I didn't even go shopping!
5. I can't write this and not celebrate the many wonderful coworkers that I have. I came home yesterday with cookies (migraine kept me from joining the cookie exchange), chocolate, cards and a wonderful ending for a 2013.
What are you celebrating today?
I am so right there with you on the cleaning! My goal for the next week is to do one room a day- I want to start 2014 with a cleaner, more organized home! Enjoy your visitors!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you will have visitors from Finland for Christmas. Enjoy the company. Hyvä Joulua!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same urge to clean and organize. Something about a break from school that makes me want to create order. With students' help, I left my classroom clean and ready to welcome them back next year. Love those special, just right gifts of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI took a break from cleaning to read a few celebrations! Thanks for reminding me how good I will feel when it is all done. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteYay for cleaning and company! We are going to have company too-I should be cleaning now but would rather read happy celebrations like yours!
ReplyDeleteChristmas will be a happy event with family this year. What a joy that they will be coming! Rest up and savor your company! Happy Holidays Jaana!
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to my two weeks off also. I hope days off don't run out before my list is complete!
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty amazing how somehow our lives fill with love when we celebrate what ever we have in this life. I am so glad that your Christmas and your vacation will be filled with happy memories, laughs and smiles
ReplyDeleteSo much to celebrate, Jaana - happy holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful things, both large and small to celebrate! A clean room and good company are always worth celebrating!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying some Finnish chocolate...and especially your Finnish visitors! Merry Christmas!
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