Chilly but Peaceful!

Lots of holiday music and movies make much of the "peace" of the season.  There is some peace but usually in our family, they are snippits--little teeny weeny moments that are sandwiched in by lots of hubbub, noise and barely controllled chaos.  Don't get me wrong--there really isn't anything I would change--a certain amount of chaos is good for the soul.  LOL But too much is like adding too much spice to a dish.  In our post holiday January I see a settling in our house.  The absence of all the glitz and glimmer of the Yule decorations has helped to bring a more serene atmosphere back to our home.  Last night I asked Kirsty what she put in their suppers as they were all playinig quietly in our living room.  Lissa was busy with her dollhouse.  KC was lying on th couch reading a Magic Treehouse book.  Rob was drumming.  (our drums are electornic so this is essentially quiet) It was a little surreal as we are typically a noisy tribe.  But I think the kids spirits need a pause, a little respite.  I am sure that they will be back to dancing in the front hall and singing and all the other louder pastimes that often occupy them soon.  But for now, in the chill of winter, we are pausing peacefully.