Not the book. Not the movie. Great Expectations of the holiday season which I struggle with each year.
Self imposed, familial, social. Although I have always loved Christmas and, as an adult, became more and more aware of the Reason for the Season, the "struggle" lies within.
Yes, I realize that I cannot please everyone. Ha! It is the time for families to draw near. Unfortunately, its not always Currier and Ives or Norman Rockwell, is it? I tell myself, its two days out of the year to grin and bear it Expectations! More considerations. More "zip my lip." I am far from perfect. Expectations...
No doubt, others feel this way when including me in their plans. Ho Ho Ho!
So, here is my little sunshine patch from Jude Hill's threadcrumbs.bigcartel.com/ shop, using http://spiritcloth.typepad.com/spirit_cloth/faces / technique for face details. As many times as I have looked at his face, I cannot quite define the expression.
Today, I think he is pondering about Expectations.
Merry Christmas Sue! I think your little Mr Sunshine looks quite pleased with himself. ["I got this, Sue, it'll be summer before ya know it. I know you love me. Yeah, I know, Mr Snow Storm and his buddy North Wind have moved in. Bummer, right. And the rels? Yeesh. Gone before ya know it. Really."]
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the holidays. There is a lot of pressure, mostly self inflicted. This year due to my health issues I m trying very hard to keep things small and go slowly. But I truly think the big busy hoo hah, all out, too big, too much, too crazy, is a LOT more fun. LOL.
Thank you, thank you!
DeleteI love the Christmas season, but probably more so now that kids are not at home. When they were little it was hard for them not to compare. Nowadays, I just have fun and put no expectations on myself.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
a philosophy to embrace!
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