So I was all about FINALLY doing my Christmas Traditions post that the fabulous Lanaya tagged me in oh, about two weeks ago now. I know. I'm a bad bloggy friend. And the sad thing is...I really really want to write that post and share it with you all! And tag some of you lovers!
But so far it has yet to fit into my overloaded holiday decorating/baking/cleaning/wrapping/last-minute shopping and trying to reply to all emails and comments on the blog because I'm OCD schedule. Throw in a toddler running all over the house and un-decorating the tree and I've got a new name for the month of December: Mayhem.
Did I mention I'm pretty much exhausted lately? There goes the late night blogging :( But don't fret...I swear I WILL post that thing this week! Even if it calls for an all-nighter with my best friend the Keurig.
Really. I think I have a problem with taking on too much to do at once.
And trying to fit in all the things we usually do during Christmas.
Like my list for this week. The two biggies: wrap those gifts and send those cards.
Can I have a robot to do these things for me, please?
And mind you, we're traveling to PA this weekend for Christmas with my family. Oy.
I've wondered sometimes...can we ever manage to have a holiday season that does NOT feel like we're rushing around trying to get everything done in such a short time? It makes this wonderful time pass by so fast...and then it's over.
We think about the Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas for about a day {sigh}.
And everyone is still stressed.
No matter how hard I try...getting the shopping done early, playing Christmas music, having the decorations up...it still just doesn't feel like Christmas time used to when I was a kid. Should it? I don't know, I'm guessing not, but I wish it would.
How do YOU manage everything on your list during the holidays?
I'm pretty much a goner for this year... but for future attempts at keeping my sanity, I'd love to know any and all strategies. I'll love you forever.
Oh!! See? Almost forgot to announce the Holiday Hustle Giveaway winners!
* Winner of the Jolly Prize Pack: Myranda from Pretty Living PDX *
* Winner of the Sparkle Prize Pack: Leah from Lovely Life of Leah *
Congrats ladies! I've sent you an email as well, with what you need to do to claim your prizes. Don't forget, you have 48 hours to respond! Thank you to all who entered, we had an amazing turnout!
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