How to have the PERFECT Christmas

I was talking with my mother and she reminded me of something important, so I'm writing about it so you can remember too.

I've been seeing all these posts and ideas about how to have the perfect Christmas so I thought I would help you decipher them all too. Then, after you read all the suggestions and you read the responses where people try to make you feel better by giving examples of how they aren't perfect you can remember this helpful guide.  We are not all perfect but that is part of Christmas so here's what you do.  First, think back to your favorite Christmas experiences.  Ok, now really do it.  Now, answer the following five questions honestly.

1.  Was the house perfectly clean?
2.  Was the turkey or ham or whatever you ate absolutely perfect?
3.  Was the centerpiece at the table Martha Stewart worthy?
4.  Did everyone get exactly the correct and appropriate present?
5.  Was every lightbulb on the tree working and in perfect placement?

If you answered, "I don't know." or "I don't remember." or "no." to any or all of these questions then you will realize that the perfect Christmas has nothing to do with the house, the food, or the decor.  It has to do with what you do with whom.  I find that my favorite Christmas times were all spent with people I love, but sometimes get frustrated with, and people who love me, and sometimes get frustrated with me.  It is most important this time of year to remember that Christmas is not about being perfect or cleaning the house.  So, go enjoy your perfect Christmas.