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This Gluten Free Quinoa Biscotti is a delicious biscotti recipe that the whole family will love. The perfect treat for the holiday season!

A few days ago, I mentioned that Skye and I are both early risers.

I adore this time with her.

This morning, my sweet 2-year-old reminded me of something I desperately needed to remember.

I've talked in years past that I tend to get major overwhelm this time of year. Just the thought of the holidays makes my blood pressure go up.

For the last several years, I'm embarrassed to admit that I spend more time stressing the season and less time working to make it enjoyable. Prior to this, I tended towards over committing and over doing. But for the last few years, it has almost as if I've been on strike. I felt too overwhelmed by the thought of the holidays, so I admitted defeat before they began.

This morning, Skye and I were out early for a walk. She greets each day with such enthusiasm and can't wait to get outside. It was early, and the boys were still asleep. For a while, we just walked and then at one point she stopped and stood in the center of the cul-de-sac.

Birds flew right above us.

"Mom, birds!"

Then she heard a train.

Enthusiastically, "Train!"

Next, she points out the houses, cars, trees, the sky, grass, mailbox numbers, and the sidewalk. She was so excited at all the beauty around her, so happy just to celebrate the simple things. I don't' think I will ever forget the smile on her face.

And it hit me. That is what I need to do right now. See the beauty everywhere. No need to overdo it. No need to get overwhelmed into inaction.

Just focus on the simple things right in front of me.

The tiny girl, whom I never expected to have, discovering her world. The boys who have become some of my favorite people to talk to as they transition from small children to little people.

So that is my holiday theme this year - simple beauty.

Like drinking a great cup of coffee, nibbling on biscotti while watching my kids play.

Do you enjoy the holiday season, or do you find yourself counting the days until it is over?