bunnies.

and finches.

and throw in a little Presidential sanity.

and I’d even take some quality family time with laughter and game playing.

but I think what I would really like this Christmas, is

a return to the simple life.

more time to fit in the important things that seem to get lost in the busy.

and a renewing in my heart, deep down, of the reason we celebrate Christmas.

and P.S…

I would take a big package under the tree that contains this birthday girl who is four years old today, along with her siblings and Washington cousins, so that I could hug them all and my heart would swell.

I am grateful for Christmas lists. Even when they are not very realistic. They offer hope and anticipation and heart swelling and lovely things.