While we were finishing up dishes in the kitchen with 10 adults and 7 kids around, the turkey not frying on schedule and a bit of madness all around, my friend (who is a SAH homeschool Mom of 3 and is always graceful and on top of things) looked at me and said “Wow, you are so calm and serene through all of this madness!” While I am used to exuding a calm exterior, in that moment I reflected and realized that I actually felt calm and WAS calm, it wasn’t just a front. It felt so good and I was able to keep that with me throughout the day.