Lessons Learned - Message to myself a year older and wiser

As I putter around the house contemplating the list of things to do and anticipating the new year I keep having little thoughts of what I could do differently next year to make things run a little more smoothly.  I'm done beating myself up about the imperfections of our holidays - our ordinary days too for that matter.  I'd rather turn my focus to where I can actually have a positive impact.  These are things that I know we really enjoy doing as a family and have a desire to hold on to them.  So, here is number one on the list that I will add to as the days pass and the dust settles.

1)  Collect the items necessary for our Christmas Blessing Bags early enough that I can make sure they get to the intended recipients in a timely matter.


2)  Christmas cards are possible if we start them early enough.  In this age of digital communication and screen-addiction receiving a real card in the mailbox is a really nice touch.  Something to consider around the first of November perhaps?