I love spending time with my family around the holiday. In the past it has been absolutely stressful because the ex husband wanted everything to be hallmark picture perfect. This was never who I needed to or wanted to be in life. I was okay with this fact.
When I married Barry and blended our family we recognized that simplicity would serve us best. Here are three things that we do our best to stick to.
1. Remember what the holiday season is about. God and simply being together.
2. The meal needs to be simply and it does not need to be a lot of it. For example, this Thanksgiving we had the traditional turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing. Then a couple of special request. We also had one cook who was my husband.
3. Have fun and do not expect the kids to be perfect. Yes their behavior needs to be what parents would expect but it does not do anyone any good to expect perfection. Yes we had one kid say something inappropriate and it was quietly taken care of bringing to close so that everyone could have a lovely holiday.
In conclusion, life is too short and family is to important not to enjoy the day. Because stress and conflict doesn't honor God nor the family.
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