I pulled out the calendar. I am getting ready for my Party Planning Party with my hubby. (He doesn't really call it a "party" like I do) It is basically the time every month or so that he and I pull out our calendars and compare work schedules, kids' school events, sports schedules, church events, and then block out some days to have friends over for dinner, extended family events, or parties to celebrate various holidays or special occasions. We have found that, like many things, if we don't plan some dates and times to practice hospitality, it just won't happen.
Of course, we are entering into prime Celebration and Holiday Season and I am so excited. I have various groups of my own friends and co-workers that I want to have over for brunch, lunch, dinner, theme parties... whatever. Since I work part-time, I have one foot in the "corporate world" and one foot in the "stay-at-home-mom world" so I have an eclectic group of people that I interact with and can't wait to spend time with now that I am getting settled in my new home JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Be watching for my update tomorrow on exactly what plans I come up with for hosting: from the simple to the not-so-simple. I am thrilled to be putting things on the calendar and welcoming people into our home. There's a slight change this year to my usual holiday party planning season due to a family wedding and a graduation falling during prime hospitality season; but of course I'll be participating in those classy events as well! Fun times are ahead. My creative juices are flowing. My kids are even wanting to have their friends over for parties. I'm so glad they are learning the joys of hospitality. Before I know it, they will be trying to join in on the monthly Party Planning Party!
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