"good enough" is good too

The last few weeks have been too busy for me.  It has all been good- but at a pace that I could not longer keep.  Guests, travel, birthdays, and then Easter (which I was hosting). Saturday night I surrendered.  Instead of scurrying around working myself into a froth over all that was left to be done- I collapsed on the couch with Carl and watched this movie.  For me, Holidays are usually about letting go a bit.  I can be "way-over-the-top-idealistic"- and, at some point during the preparations, I usually come to the realization that I cannot accomplish everything that I envisioned.  I am learning to be okay with that.  I am learning to laugh at the little imperfections.  It is possible to make events special and enjoy them too.

I ran out of time to make place mats, napkins and new curtains for the dining room- but this little chick and some cheery tulips seemed to do the trick.

No one seemed to mind hunting for eggs with plastic shopping bags instead of sweet little wicker baskets, or the absence of fancy apparel donned by my daughters.

The tart crust that collapsed as I piled huge strawberries on top of it was easily hid beneath the thick layer of mascarpone cheese.

Playing a Nintendo Wii was not my select choice of entertainment for a holiday like Easter.  However, when I was beating my husband in a round of golf by 3 strokes I quite liked it! (He did win- I blew it on the 9th hole.  Thanks to my sister-in-law for bringing it and taking it back home with her :)

We ate, we laughed, we hunted for the golden eggs, we were together... and that is all that really matters. Thank you family for helping, and for humoring me.

Comments

[Demeri]

The imperfections make the holiday's special that is for sure....love to see your pictures and the joys that you have with your family! To me it looked "perfect" Lib!!! Love you and miss you so much! P.S. I feel like I am right there with you when I read your little blogs...thanks!

[Carrie]

Hey, I'm loving the polka dot theme going on with the girls' outfits. :)

And your non-perfect would be just about perfect for me - it all looks lovely. I especially love the tulips in the bag! What a clever idea!

[julie]

I am working on the "good enough" attitude also. It looks like you had a wonderful Easter filled with many blessings! I love your tulips and chick picture.

[Jim Hickman]

Three cheers for Libby!

It is often a shame for me to see that for those that have this disease of perfectionism, it stealing what otherwise is an exciting fulfilling event. Focusing on the right things and the ability to settle for a little less is perfectly acceptable! Sis… I also applaud your desire to make things special. Watching you enjoy your children, husband and the day is without a doubt what holidays are meant to be about! Ask your family if they even noticed.

I love you!
~dad