Busy Season?? Slow down

I have had a cold since last Monday. It started off as a sore throat and now is hanging around just to be annoying. The weekend was rough because I just want to be let alone but, the kids just wanted to be with me. It occurred to me just how selfish I have been being with my time. I have two bright and beautiful kids who are growing up way to fast. So I have made an effort to stay focused on them this week. No television for me, no telephone for me, no computer for me, no time hiding in my closet (just kidding). I'm always with Cam at school so this week I have spent equal time with Matt at school. What a difference it has made. I don't want parenting to only be what I do, it needs to be what I am. We have been so busy going and going that it is nice to be able to slow down and enjoy the little things. I am so excited about Christmas. Normally we get kinda bogged down with activities. I think there is something on the calender every night the week leading up to Christmas. Guess what? I'm not doing it all! Especially the stuff on nights that Jeff will be at work. I can't imagine that God is pleased when we use Christmas as an excuse to stand around and talk and eat while the kids are stuck off in a corner somewhere. If they're not shoved off somewhere they are running around mostly unsupervised. How is that being a family? Not this year. We are having a FAMILY Christmas. Some of the decisions are going to be difficult to make. I will probably hurt someones feelings. That is not my intention, I just have to do what I know is right for my kids.