Stress vs. Peace

Only ONE more week to go! So much to do, way too little time.
SO. MUCH. STRESS.

It is 2:00 PM and I just got out of the shower.
I have to be at the school for a Winter Holiday party in 15 minutes.
STRESS.

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My house looks like this.
STRESS.

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And this.
STRESS.

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Lovely.
STRESS.

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My office/dumping ground.
Plus, there is a weird smell emanating from somewhere behind that wall.
STRESS.

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Weights still not picked up from our early morning workout.
STRESS.

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And the laundry is still waiting... Always waiting...
STRESS.

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I have this many Christmas cards I still haven't sent out.
STRESS.

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Why did I suggest that my kids make their gifts this year?
STRESS.

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Ten bean bags still need to be sewn up.
STRESS.

Soccer season is STILL not over. STRESS. Amid all this chaos -- Is there anything that can help me feel a bit more calm and peaceful? You bet!

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From October 2009

Gymnastics is FINALLY over.
PEACE.

From November 2009

Thanks for friends who are helping me through this.
PEACE.

From October 2009

My workout clothes greet me every morning.
PEACE.

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Fresh food.
PEACE.

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Loading up with my gallon of water a day.
PEACE.

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The best poppy seed dressing in the Lone Star State.
PEACE.

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The Doc helping me make our killer salads.
PEACE.

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Oh, my. Blissful eating.
PEACE.

From October 2009

This wonderful face.
PEACE.