the celebration is winding down…the presents are open…wrapping paper strewn around the living room…there is a let down & a bit of relief that has descended upon our home…mykela is doing the dishes in her new skinny jeans…malik is perfecting his turns on the scooter santa brought him…& jasmine is having a tea party with her dolls wearing a tutu & her butterfly backpack…i feel happy surrounded by stillness that followed the chaos & thrill the holidays bring with them….i feel lucky to be exhausted & full….i know there are many who spend the holidays alone…so as i lay in bed, (yes bed way after what anyone would consider a reasonable hour) i am overcome with gratefulness…my messy house winks at me, as i go for my second cup of coffee, as if we are sharing a secret…happy day after…may your heart be as full as your belly….may your mess be as big as your celebration…xoxo

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