. . . to Make it Through the Holidays

I know that I am not alone.  This time of year is exhausting, exhilarating, fun, tiring, frustrating, joyous, happy, depressing, and a million other things.  As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, I try to do it all.  I keep thinking that I CAN do it all.  If I try hard enough, I can.  I know that I can.

The truth, though, is that I can’t.  I am one woman.  One human being.  There are only so many hours in one day.  I must take care of me, too.  I must!  I enjoy doing things for myself but I feel guilty when I do it.  I know that if I take care of me, it will trickle down and the ones that I love will benefit.

Now, to take my own advice . . .