The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Mother

Preparations... Relaxation... Inspiration... Exasperation... Creations... Mystification... Visitations... Anticipation... Final destination and celebration... A perfect Christmas production! Hope your Christmas reflections are joyous! Happy Holidays~from the Boyen Bunch

This post was started 12/13/15... The trouble with elves is they take a lot of time! I'm referring to the ones on the shelf, as well as the ones in my family that keep me guessing! Phew...I started this blog post nearly 2 weeks ago.  We've been on the go this month.  So many performances fall in December, it definitely keeps our musical family with a full schedule,  There's been a lot of "elfing around".  My stress level has been up, I've been cranky and over extended.  That's not a surprise as a working mom of 4 right?  The holidays are frequently viewed as a stressful time.  Knowing that one of my best ways to de-stress is to write and reflect, I figured...I better sit down and get to it!   Reflecting on these moments help me to realize, all the running around and chaotic schedules are worth the memories... Taco Bell...yep, it's one of our favorites when we are on the go.  Not gonna lie!  Even Nana will eat it! I...