December 6th and my Christmas spirit is just not what it should be. I am pretty sure I went through this last year as well. And I don't like it.
All week I have been stressing about how much I need to get done in the next two weeks and then the days pass and at the end of each day I wonder -- did I accomplish anything today?? I know I did -- I've been very busy. Still, my to do list seems to grow instead of diminish. I guess it's just that time of year.
I know you get sick of me saying it, but seriously -- have these past four or five months FLOWN by, or is it just me?? Where in the world did September, October and November go? It's like life is moving at the speed of light and you can get so caught up in the "busy-ness" of getting things done, that you have no time to enjoy them! Plus, my family has been sick for several weeks now -- nothing major, but we keep passing some darn cold/sinus bug around and it's just enough to be completely annoying. And it makes us all run down and tired which means at the end of the day when I hope to be wrapping presents or making Christmas cards -- I'm spent and just want to call it a day.
To top it all off, we are not going to be spending Christmas Eve or Day at our own home and I'm not too happy about it. I actually have mixed feelings about it -- but I have to say, it gets under my skin that nobody seems to really understand that it is important to me for my children to have memories of Christmas in THEIR OWN home. Is that too much to ask??
Gosh, as I reread my post I sound like a complete SCROOGE -- I think I needed to get this off my chest! LOL And please don't get me wrong. I do love Christmas -- for its TRUE meaning. It's my favorite holiday. I think I'm just a little down -- feeling like I can't enjoy it as I would like.
This is why I haven't posted this week...I don't mean to be a downer. I am trying to just clear my head and remind myself each day that this too shall pass and hopefully, hopefully, hopefully I can get past my frustrations and just enjoy this time of year for what it's all about.
I think it's time for my annual viewing of "It's a Wonderful Life".... maybe that will set me straight. What do you think??
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Oh Dear Rita, I am so happy I finally found a link to your blog! Now I can be a stalker!! LOL
And you are NOT a Scrooge!! LOL
Oh, goodness, I wish I could be there and give you a big ole hug. Since I can't I'm sending cyber hugs...big ole bear ones! ((((HUGS)))
You're NOT a Scrooge! This time of the year is very stressful! Hang in there honey.
I'm right there with ya my Friend! We made the decision when Ehthan was 2 that we would NOT travel for Christmas anymore; it wasn't a popular decision at the time but they have gotten used to it. We leave the day after and travel, but we have OUR Christmas at OUR house. If they don't like it they can come see us!
Hang in there Friend!!
Your not a scrooge!! I know what you mean about wanting to be in your own home, I don't even have any kiddies but last year we stayed home and had a few friends over. Christmas day I did not go out the door. Every year after my mom passed we went to my brothers, and they have friends, family and all the kids friends come over also. It was too crowded and you can not talk and relax with just your own family, my brother and dad we upset but I haven't decided if I'm going this year or not.
I feel for you, maybe just once stay home on Christmas. I know it would be hard to do. I hope you get everything done. If I was able I'd come and help you. Lots of hugs.
hey there. i know what you mean...luckily this year is different for me. i can't explain it, but i'm glad it's changed.
hope you enjoy the rest of december! :)
OH, do I ever FEEL ya, Rita!! I am in the exact same funk!
(((HUGS)))
I hate more than anything, then to travel Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, they should be spent at home, making family traditions. So I am totally on your side about this one!
As for getting into the season, this year. I haven't gotten there yet. We have not put up our tree yet, nor have we went Xmas shopping, for those 19 people we need to buy for, yet. Another thing I do not like. So if you think you sound like a scrooge, you can jump on my sleigh anytime, because until things change around here, it isn't one of my favorite times of the year. Christmas to me equals Home! Someday I hope that happens.
((((hugs)))) for you, my friend!! I don't have any advice...I wish that I could help... smiles!
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