We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Christmas 2024 is a wrap!! I am exhausted,but my heart is full for another year of gatherings and Christmas magic. As a mamma of 2 kids who still believe in the magic of Christmas, we had to bring the festive on a daily basis and the festivities were many this holiday season. I would be lying if I said none of it was fun. It was all so fun, but yet so busy. Especially when I know my time is limited on the belief Santa and Elves exist. I would say I have 2 good years that my youngest will still believe, and I think my oldest already knows where the magic comes from, but has not had the courage to tell us yet. I think that may come next year. Here is an overview of our holiday festivities this holiday season.

Besides the arrival of our elves and their daily antics, my youngest was in the Annie Jr. Production at the Star Theatre this year. If you have never been involved in a theater production, no matter the part you play; that last week, referred to as tech week is a doozy for everyone. The production was amazing and all of the actors involved always bring a wonderful performance. We checked out Snowside at the Emerald Isle Golf Course this year. The kids had a blast! I love the silent dance party myself! Our family has a cookie weekend tradition, where we make dozens of cookies to share through the season. It is a tradition with my mom we have had for over 20 years. I love seeing my kiddos get excited about cookie weekend. To top it all off we had the most awesome neighborhood gathering. A potluck gathering with ornament exchange for the kiddos and finished with a lit bike ride (think a mini 4th of July bike ride, but with Christmas lights. I think it's going to catch on. ) through South O looking at lights. I think the neighborhood gathering was most festive for me, I was feeling the holiday spirit that night, maybe in more ways than one. But tis' the season for a little indulgence.

I am still nursing my ankle injury. It is getting better day by day. I am approaching 5 weeks. It's true, a sprain takes forever to heal. I am looking forward to getting back in the ocean soon. I also managed to hurt myself again wrangling a fire alarm off my kiddos ceiling. Why I thought standing on a wobbly bed in the dark was a good idea, but I added more bumps and bruises to myself. On the bright side. It could have been so much worse. I am also hoping that was it for falls and injuries for the year.

2025 is fast approaching. I have some plans for myself. I have already started to learn some things. Injury slows you down. I think we sometimes get slowed down for a reason. I have had some time to slow down. It has helped me rethink some things. I have to start slow with my workouts and ask for help. The asking for help is a big one for me. I don't ask for it. I hate asking for help. But I think my lesson for 2025 may be ask for more help. I am going to do my best.

See you all in the New Year OSIDE!! Wishing you a safe and fun, or Quiet and Peaceful New Year, however you ring it in. 2025 here we come!