Writing to winter: December 18th

Dear Winter,

Sometimes you have to say no Winter. There was so much I had to do today but I was also supposed to spend my afternoon doing something that I have a commitment too. I didn't have quite enough hours in the day Winter, and usually my answer to that is to stay up a bit later and squeeze it all in, but today I couldn't. I just couldn't.

Sometimes when you have to say no you feel like you've let everyone down but, in all honesty, they'll still be there when you're done. If you've done everything well up until now, one day off isn't going to make a difference. Winter you need to remember that you might have a commitment to them but you also have one to yourself. To look after yourself so that you can do the best for others to. 

Remember that no one is going to think less of you for putting something that is important to you first on one occasion. So do what you need to do Winter and those who care will understand why you had to do it.

Keep smiling, 

Kathryn x

Writing to winter: December 17th

Dear Winter,

Well I've had fun today Winter. I was never going to turn down an offer to unleash my hidden childish side and watch the Penguins of Madagascar with the Brownie pack that I help out at. 

It was a Christmas treat for them and to see them all happy and laughing at something so small and simple really made me smile; it's true that smiles are contagious! And besides the ridiculous amount of toilet trips I had to assist, I had a fantastic time too! 

One thing I've learnt today is that you're never to old for a little bit of fun Winter. And if you can help someone out or make them smile while you're at it then even better! So say yes to a bit of childish fun Winter. Agree to make a snowman with the children down the road and spread a bit of Christmas cheer. Even if it's just to put a smile on someone else's face.

Keep smiling, 

Kathryn x