The Perfect Present

I have found the perfect present. I didn't find it in a store or get the idea from Pinterest. 

I am a perfectionist. Christmas is one of those times where I am constantly thinking of others. Wanting to make sure I let everyone know just how much I love and appreciate them. Wanting to find the perfect present. Even the mail carrier and trash collectors are usually on my list. As I rushed about this morning trying to find the perfect present for a few more people on my list, I paused for a moment. I was reminded of something I read when I was very young. The perfect present is here. It's now. There is no better gift. Rejoicing in the present, not worrying about the future or living in the past. Not every day is perfect but there is no time like the present to tell someone you care, share a laugh or even a cry. 

So if you are like me right now...thinking of all the unfinished shopping you have to do, the six loads of laundry that needs to be folded and the baking you haven't even thought about...STOP. Tomorrow isn't promised. The perfect present is already here. It's reading books with your kids or listening to them argue. It's that moment when you laugh because someone else you know has to clean up poop from walls too. It's that moment when your heart is so full of love you don't care that a meltdown happened at the grocery store earlier this week. It's finding happiness and enjoying the moment, ever how brief. 

I hope this Holiday Season you all find the Perfect Present. 

Thanks for reading~

Jessica