December Editor's Letter

“It's the most wonderful time of the year

With the kids jingle belling

And everyone telling you be of good cheerIt's the most wonderful time of the year”

~ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams

I have a distinct memory of my older sitting in the back of the car and listening along with this song. As she croons along to the tune, she says to me, “It really IS the most wonderful time of the year.” And to a child, it is. A parent, on the other hand, might replace wonderful with busiest for a more accurate picture of December. So. Many. Commitments. From the purchasing of gifts to the baking of cookies to the hosting and attending of gatherings—it’s just about all anyone can do to make it through the season. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of the true meaning and enjoyment of the season. Our Holiday Guide has some terrific ideas for keeping the jolly in your holidays this year. I love the suggestion to take a day off. We did that last year with the girls, right before Christmas. And while they referred to it as “forced family fun day,” we all enjoyed the nice reprieve from all the holiday busyness. May you find moments of peace and quiet to settle your mind and heart this December.

Once the holidays are over and the new year settles in, people start thinking about resolutions and new starts. If one of your goals for 2020 includes the organization of kids’ rooms, then you are in luck! Local mom of two teen girls Gina Klein has put together some terrific tips on helping teens get (and keep) their rooms organized\.

Merry Christmas, Kansas City!