Grateful Friday: Peaceful Holiday

So I totally should have saved yesterday's blog for today, but oh well, I could probably write a new blog every day about things that I am grateful for, but I won't. I will save them for Fridays. Today, I am most grateful for a peaceful holiday. 

I say it every year. (Don't we all?) That next year I won't let the holidays get the best of me. That each year, I will enjoy Christmas and that it won't get out of control. That Christmas won't get the best of me and that I will remember what Christmas is really about. Christ and family. 

I am happy to say that I have never felt more at peace and excited about Christmas. We have a busy few days, but everything seems so manageable and (dare I say) fun. I usually have something that I am stressing about that is usually out of my control, but has me worried anyways. 

I can't quite pinpoint why this year is different. Why this year is more peaceful than years past. But it is and I am thanking God for the wonderful feeling. It is great. 

I am enjoying each day we are spending as a family. I am loving Bob being home. I am loving Calan and Maisie and all the laughter that is filling our house. I wish I could bottle this feeling and saved it for a rainy day when I want to throw in the in the towel. But today, I am grateful for peace of mind. 

Merry Christmas.