Embracing Imperfect
Imperfect can still make perfectly wonderful memories.
This is a true statement. But at the holidays, we women run at break-neck speed chasing illusive perfect.
I have learned not to anymore. You see, I have perfectly wonderful memories from imperfect events and near disasters.
Like the time the tree fell over and shattered a half-dozen glass bulbs. We had to secure it to the wall with fishing line. (We still laugh at the pictures now as we try to see if we can spy the line!)
Or the time I decided to whip up my famous fruitcakes rather late at night, forgetting they bake at 250 degrees for TWO AND A HALF HOURS! (I had to sleep on the sofa and set an alarm for the middle of the night to get them out when they were done!)
My friend Kelli has taken my 5-day LET. IT. GO. Christmas Challenge. (detail below). She decided NOT to be a control freak about the tree this year. Well? Here is the result:
Some of you see a Christmas tree.
Us control freaks and perfectionists?
WE SEE 9 GOLD BULBS CLUMPED WAY TOO CLOSE TOGETHER!!!!
But Kelli has learned to see the joy on her kids’ faces as more important than perfect.
How about you? Will you embrace imperfect this year?
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