Monday, December 19, 2016

These Days


And so it begins, the slow and easy shift into the holidays. I realize not everyone does a slow and easy shift into the holiday season, but it is something we have practiced and perfected in our home over the years, and it feels just right, for us. We have tied up our homeschool lessons, the kiddos that join us on our homestead are home with their families for the next two weeks, and what lies  before my little man and I is space, open space to do what we want, when we want. It feels good.


We have no big plans for the next two weeks. Yes, there will be time with family and friends, definitely some tobogganing and snowshoeing, movie watching, crafting, and so much more, but there will also be quiet nights at home in front of the fire, and slow mornings snuggling in bed reading, together. Saturday night the two of us watched a Christmas movie together, both of us knitting away. It was perfect, and made my heart so happy.


It's quiet here as I type this, early on Sunday morning. My little man is still sleeping, the world outside my window is white, and the wind is picking up and swirling the snow. Inside my home is aglow with twinkle lights, and the fire is warming, not only my home, but my heart and soul. It's comforting, and calm, and fills me with a sense of peace, and joy.


I love this time of year, not for the crazy hustle and bustle that it usually brings, but instead for the quiet solace I find in not letting myself get caught up with the busy. I know some thrive on the busy, the unexpected. Not me. I much prefer the slow, quiet shuffle into the season, with a focus on finding space to just be, and tune into what it is my heart and soul needs.

My hope for you, my friends, is that this season is what you want it to be. Maybe it is busy and you enjoy the hustle and bustle, or maybe it is slow and simple, with a bit of quiet on the side. Whatever it is, sink into it, soak up the moments, and enjoy.

16 comments:

  1. Hello my friend... How lovely it all seems. Our slower existence will be starting Dec 23rd and we are looking forward to it. Like you, little has been planned and our time has been left wide open for whatever tickles us at any moment and that feels really good.

    Wishing you and Reece the best of holidays. Hugs from the 4 of us. xoxo

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    1. Enjoy my friend. All the best to you and your beautiful family for a wonderful holiday season and an amazing 2017. xoxo

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  2. Kim this is beautiful. I'm with you on the slow, quiet shuffle. It feels right for me and I've learnt to embrace it over the years. Enjoy xo

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  3. It sounds so peaceful there! Enjoy all of those special moments with your little man. xoxo

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    1. Calm and peaceful...we are enjoying our days. Thank you my friend. Hope you are well. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season, and all the best for a happy 2017. xo

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  4. It all sounds perfectly peaceful, Kim. I hope you and Reece enjoy your holiday preparations!

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    1. Thank you Jennifer, we are enjoying everything about this time of year. Hope you are too.

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  5. Oh I love this. I have intentionally wound thing up early this year too. We have lots of space for calm and to create together however we please. What beautiful images Kim! A stark contrast to summer here :) Wishing you much joy at Christmas. Elisa x

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    1. Thanks Elisa! It feels good doesn't it, to have the time and space to do as you please. Enjoy it.

      Yes, I bet it is a stark contrast. Winter has come early this year, and we are loving it. So much fun!

      All the best to your and your family too. Happy holidays and all the best in 2017. xo

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  6. Merry Christmas Kim, you sound so content and happy :) I hope you have super fun with your son during the holiday lull.

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    1. I am so happy that comes through Karen...I am content and happy. Life still has some curve balls for me in the coming year, but I am in a very good place and know that I can handle whatever comes my way.

      We are having a great time, thank you. I hope you enjoy having all your kiddos home for the holidays, soak up that precious time with them. All the best Karen, for a wonderful holiday season and an amazing 2017. xo

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  7. your world sounds just lovely right now. ours is slowing down too... a perfect balance... i love it. inspired by what you and your little man are up too. (knitting together... love!) so glad your having such a special time... wishing you more of the best. cheers from oregon!

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    1. It is, and we are enjoying it. Glad to hear we are not the only ones :)

      Happy holidays!

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  8. We, too, have been slowing this time down year after year. It does take an active approach I've learned. I feel like this year we have really been feeling the peace and balance. Sure wish you could send some of that snow to us though! 😏

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    1. Yes, totally with you on the active approach. If not, things can quickly get too busy.

      I wish we could send some your way too, we have been thoroughly enjoying it.

      Merry Christmas my friend. xo

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