My mother Mary❤️ had a few pet peeves.
And one of her biggest was "rushing the season."
She couldn't stand it when people started decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving. Or when stores started playing Christmas music while we were still eating the Halloween candy.
And I have to admit, the older I get, the more I find myself turning into her. LOL.
Mary was never a big holiday hoopla person. She enjoyed the holidays, but she wasn't one to go overboard with decorations, elaborate preparations, or making everything a big production.
And apparently, that rubbed off on me.
I don't do much decorating either. And while I love Christmas, my favorite holiday has always been Thanksgiving. Mostly because there's no pressure to buy or exchange gifts, my boys come home, and we just enjoy being together, eating good food, and having fun.
This has me thinking about how easy it can be to constantly look ahead to "the next thing."
The next holiday. The next trip. The next season. The next big event on the calendar.
And before we know it, we've practically skipped right over the great days that are happening right now.
It's November 4th. (My youngest son's 24th birthday, btw).
We have a whole month ahead of us, including a wonderful holiday that's about being grateful for what we already have.
And yet everywhere we look, we're being encouraged to move right along to December.
Now, I'm not suggesting there's anything wrong with getting a head start on holiday shopping or putting up your decorations early if that's what makes you happy. (I'm actually a little envious of people who have so much love and excitement for the holidays).
But I do think Mary had a point.
What's the hurry?
Why not enjoy November while we're IN November?
And since this is all about #justgetdressed, I have a little challenge for you.
👉🏼Before you start thinking about what you're going to BUY for the holidays, think about what you're going to WEAR for Thanksgiving.
And here's the catch:
Shop your closet. No new purchases required.
Whether you're hosting a crowd, heading to someone's house, going out to dinner, or enjoying a quiet Thanksgiving at home, put together an outfit that works for YOUR plans.
Something comfortable enough to accommodate a food baby, but that still looks pulled-together.
Try it on. Figure out the shoes. Add the accessories. And then hang it up, ready to go.
One less decision to make on Thanksgiving morning.
And maybe, while you're at it, think about one other thing you want to enjoy about November before December takes over.
A lunch with a friend. A quiet night at home with a book or great series (we are watching Lucky on Apple; it's gripping). Or a nice walk before it turns pitch dark at 4 p.m. 🙄
Because Mary's right. There's no need to rush the season we're in.
Carpe Diem and #justgetdressed,
Beth
