The list

I don't have one.

Oh, I have the kid's lists, I have the 'Ridiculous Things I Want' list, but for once in my grown up life, I don't have a 'to do' list.

I've been busy, overwhelmed with life.  There are a million things I need to be doing, and a list would indeed be helpful.  But I don't have one, and I don't want one.  I have my permission to go without a list.

I want to have coffee with a friend Friday morning, so I scheduled it.  Noelle might come along.
I want to enjoy baking cookies with the girls and friends on Saturday morning, and my pantry is stocked.  So I scheduled it.
I am going to worship with Christmas music on Saturday night and Sunday at church.  Hey!  I'm the one playing it!  No plans, no set list.  I'm just going to go and do.

Next week, I'm watching movies during the day and wrapping presents during nap-time.  I will be done by Tuesday.

There is still a bit of shopping to do, but I really don't know what else I need.  I'll know after I'm done wrapping on Tuesday.

You know what I am going to do?  I am going to enjoy my girls, read stories, watch Elf & A Christmas Carol, we will sing together silly songs, decorate cookies and eat way too many.  We will hide gifts from one another.  We will play with the nativities and read the story over and over.  This is the time of life to cherish, not the list.

See?  My no list Christmas is going to be SA-WEET!