The first day of 2014 is winding down. Boys are in bed, dishes are done. The busyness of the holiday season is officially over. I sat drinking a cup of steaming tea while the Christmas tree lights still twinkled.
Tomorrow I will truly begin this new year. I will fold the baskets of clothes that have sat unfolded these last days. I will sort and put away the gifts still scattered beneath the tree. I will sort out the pile of winter coats, skates, helmets and boots littered in the entrance. I will once more begin the laundry cycle to rid our rooms of the mountains of unwashed clothes. I will plan the meals we will eat for the last few days of the boys' vacation from school.
Tonight I will just sit and enjoy. I will reflect on the year we left behind with the stroke of midnight barely 24 hours ago. I will think of the happiness reflected on the faces of my boys as they enjoyed the wonder of the holiday. I will make mental notes of how to accomplish it all in a more timely, less stressful way next year.
Memories were made. Happiness was given and received. Wonderful food was eaten. The holidays were celebrated with family and friends.
Tomorrow I will start my new year and all the fullness that life will bring each day. Today I will embrace the year we just made wonderful with laughter and music and smiles and hugs.
