Our next assignment it something I refer to as the Master
List, and it can be fun and interesting. In previous years this project has
been ONLY mine. However, I have Cale helping me with everything this year, and
I wanted to approach it with more of an open mind. It’s kind of an all
encompassing Christmas Wish list. It’s a list of things that Christmas means to
you (ie family, friends, giving). Things you enjoy about Christmas (ie Lights,
Trees, great food). Things you might
need to do (ie decorate, shop wrap), Traditions ( ie Looking at lights,
watching movies), and perhaps things you’d like to do this year. It was actually
interesting to do with Cale instead of just on my own. Truth be told He
grumbled a little when I first handed the list to him, but by the end he was
laughing. It also opened my eyes to see what some of the typical traditions are, that seem to hold more of a special place with him. It also highlighted
some things that, I really didn’t think of, but he would like to incorporate, and I’m paying a little closer attention to those things.
You can
approach the Master list a couple of ways. Last Christmas, I used my resources
to help my friend get ready for Christmas, and she and I approached this list
on completely different ends of the spectrum. My friend kept it simple, knew
what she wanted and made it a very obtainable list. Then there is me, who can
come up with a MILLION things on the list, but I accept I likely can’t achieve
it all. Pick a style that works best for you. So basically, this is a big
brainstorming session. You can do it solo, like I have in the past, or do it as
a family. Depending on their age, you could even include the kids in this.
While I
will have these guidance posts through until after Christmas, there are
somethings that are personal to you, and your traditions, that maybe I wouldn’t
even think of. This will help you to add these things to your personal to do
list, and what’s more, add them early.
K, Luv Ya, Bye!
Nancy, Cale and Alice
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