Psalm 46:10 ~ Be still and kow that I am God.

Psalm 46:10 ~ Be still and know that I am God.

"God will not shout above all the noise and busyness to make Himself heard. It's only as we slow the pace and lower the decibel level of our lives that we can do business with God."
~ Quote by D.L. Moody on Psalms 46:10 ~

Monday, December 21, 2009

PREP AND HOSTING

Has anyone watched the new Disney Christmas special, "Prep and Landing?" It's cute. Certainly on it's way to becoming a new holiday "classic." Got me thinking, though, about those elves in the show...prepping houses for Santa's arrival...making sure it all goes off without any glitches.

Sort of like what's required when hosting Christmas.

We host Christmas Eve with Scott's family and Christmas Day with my family. There's lots to do on my "to-do" list but as long as I keep a list, I'm good. No list means procrastinating, forgetting items that need to be done, distractions, etc. A good list will get me a long way.

Last night's list was for wrapping Christmas presents. I'm happy to say that all but four gifts have been wrapped and since two of those items are "techie" items, Scott needs to prep them before they can be wrapped. I decided to do the Nike thing and "Just Do It" and started my wrapping at 9:30 PM last night and crawling into bed at 2:30 AM...and oh it was worth it!

Today will consist of regular household tasks as well as little bits of Christmas prep worked into the mix. And my list will be ever-present on my kitchen counter...right where I can see it...and keeping me on task.

It's Prep and Hosting time at our house, and by golly, I'm going to organize myself to the max in order to have a little...even just a teeny-teeny-tiny...bit of relaxation before the festivities begin.

Wish me luck!

Peace.
Jeanine

1 comment:

Jamie said...

I'm a list girl too! Do make sure you find some time to relax.