Christmas 2020 was a difficult one, to say the least, and it was not because of me or something I did, but with other loved ones. It was a learning experience, being a mom, for sure.. Because of all that transpired, I've decided that my word for 2021 (my FIRST ever word of the year) will be PRESENT, as in be present in the moment -- pay attention to what is going on around you, listen to what others are saying, listen to hear not to respond . . . So much misunderstanding could be avoided if we just set the iPhones down and truly listened and heard what others were communicating. Perhaps I can be a better role model of this and learn something, too.