The holiday season crept up on me this year, and honestly, I wasn't feeling very excited about it. Life has been a bit overwhelming lately, and it was hard to wrap my head around all the festivities.

But then something shifted. I decided to treat myself and bought some fun Christmas leggings and cute holiday shirts—I'm actually wearing one right now! I even got a few for my daughter; I thought it would be nice to share in the spirit together.

We kicked things off by cozying up and watching a couple of our favorite holiday movies. I braved the garage to dig out the Christmas bins, and before we knew it, our home was filled with decorations. Just like that, we had started our Christmas journey. It's amazing how a little festive flair can lift your spirits, and now I'm feeling hopeful and excited about celebrating.

Yesterday, I went out and grabbed some baking supplies to make cookies with my mom. I can't wait to bring some holiday cheer to her house too. It feels good to embrace the season after all!