Well, I did it. I mailed a Christmas picture card. It was actually quite simple compared to years past. Paul and chose the pics. Paul organized them to fit in the Costco picture card format. We sent it (technology can be wonderful) and I picked up the cards the next afternoon. While watching a movie with my mom last night, I addressed the envelopes (well most), and mailed them off this afternoon.
It was difficult NOT to include a letter, big news with the baby, etc… A few family members actually enjoy the update, but I accepted my limitations - of time and energy. The picture in the post is what we included on the card. We had lots of pictures from our vacation this past November, so we pulled from that collection. I did not include my email address or my blog url on it- with only 20 characters per lione (3 lines) there was little room. Those who know me know all that stuff anyway:)
Obviously, I have a lot of emotional “letting go” to do when it comes to this area. But if I look back to 1998 - I made the cards, wrote a letter, included a picture and even decorated the envelope (the part that usually gets destroyed before it even gets to the recipient), I think I am making good progress:) I need to take further emotional stock and trim down the list too, but I am happy to take baby steps. It’s good to at least make progress. No need to add pressure by setting expectations - right?!!!
What a nice looking family!