happy

As my family and I spiral in towards the center of  the holiday festivities, life has taken on a lovely blur. I usually get overwhelmed trying to do EVERYTHING... and do it all well, for that matter. Not this year. I've given myself permission to enjoy the ride and not constantly be in the driver's seat. My daily practices attempts at mindfulness this fall really set the tone for how I choose to greet each moment. My hope is to hold onto this awareness in the new year when I have lots of big projects lined up.
In the meantime, here's a list of what's making me super happy right now:
~My mother returning to the barn just in time for Christmas! And my sweet husband driving into the wee hours of the night to get her when her original flight was CANCELLED.

~Counting down the days "easy style"... lots of treasure hunts and spontaneous games behind each door has made for very little prep and silly nights.
~Knitting and sewing by the fire as we wait for snow. I've been making more wool coil spirals for ornaments, to adorn hats(shhh!), and top gifts. My daughter finally changed from pink to blue wool.  Hickory Cat... just keeping us company seems to suit him fine.

~Learning how to get the surprising mothball smell out of my thrifted sweater dress just in time for a holiday party!  How? White vinegar and sunshine/fresh air (thanks to tweeting friends).
~The Solstice lunar eclipse! Here's some info and tips.
~And lastly... our most savored new tradition: candy cane whipped cream in hot cocoa, on waffles, with chai, or just by the spoonful! You really have to try it... really! December will never be the same.

 And what's making you super happy right now?