Kaamos

I feel time is disappearing with such a speed that I seem to catch it only in glimpses. Toussaint holiday and the sun of Portugal seem far away. Sun, Surf and authentic people are the take aways from our one week recreational pause. Taica stayed at home with a luxory private care-taker, as the mother-in-law flew in for this important mission. The thing is, as soon as you return from the break, the eveyday rat race kicks in with such intensity your mind whirls. Children's school, exams, taxi driving to hobbies, medical checks, birthdays and gifts to prepare..and our own 8h main jobs! As December approaches, at least in my case, the energy levels are down and despite the daily dose of sports, yoga or other pleasent treat, this time of year seems such a drag. Is it the lack of light, ongoing war or climate change angst pressing on the back of the mind and eating on the happiness storages? Probably all of them. I push on with the seasonal activities, visits to the Christmas market, baking first ginger cookies and anticipating our upcoming Christmas trip to up North. Fortunately there are also our wonderful, energetic children with their beautiful innocent souls reminding me to see the joy and fun in all of this craziness. Kiss and Cheers to that!