What I really appreciate (especially during the holidays) is taking the focus off my personal crises and on my kids – their reactions to the lights and decorations, their questions about Santa and the Nativity, their exuberance over decorating and shopping! My 3 yr old daughter helped decorate the tree last night – I had to video her because she was dancing and flitting around singing along with the music, and showing me every ornament before placing them on the tree. It’s a magical time that is SOOOO temporary, and I love the diversion from the everyday issues…..