 I can remember now why we usually have a holiday hiatus on our blog through the holidays. Things start to get crazy and then there is very limited time for blogging. I am not sure how much we will be posting between now and Christmas.
I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done. I still have lots of shopping to get done and many other chores. Maybe my sister is right and I'm crazy for having an open door policy for Christmas this year. This is going to be the biggest Christmas dinner yet and this means a ton of work to do. I tend to put a lot into hosting events and I may need some Jack Daniels by the time I'm done everything.
I've got a ton of baking to do as I plan to bake for people this Christmas and give a lot of homemade goodies as gifts. So I'll be in the kitchen a lot. I completely cleaned out my oven yesterday to get ready for it. I've also been trying to clean up my house and get ready for all the visitors. Anakin is almost on holidays from work and will be home more. Also, my kids are almost out of school. It's very strange this year to not go to a Christmas concert. We've been going for years but not this one.
I admit to feeling pretty stressed out today. It doesn't help that we are having issues with our teenager also. I had a really nice day on Friday going out Christmas shopping with her. But she came home yesterday full of attitude and drama and it's put a lot of stress and anxiety onto me. Raising a teenager is very challenging sometimes.
This time of year is also depressing to me for several reasons. I think that anyone who has lost a loved one can understand what it can be like during the holidays. I was at the mall the other day and put an ornament on the Christmas tree there for the local hospice. I also donated some money. I was able to put an ornament on the tree for my MIL who passed away in October.
I'm missing her deeply and the holidays feel so different this year without her in them. I've been thinking about my Dad too and the holidays we used to spend together. There will be several people missing from the dinner table this Christmas. They will all be missed very much.
The holiday countdown has begun! Christmas is just around the corner. I am looking forward to a new year ahead and hopefully a much better one then 2010. I feel a bit disappointed with how this year has gone. I'm trying to hold out hope that things will get better and there is lots to look forward to.
May the force be with you all!!
~padme amidala
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3 comments:
Christmas is "practically here" if feels, with much more to do, so I understand the slowing down for the season of blog posts. And Christmas is also certainly stressful; the holiday itself, the dinner, presents, people's high expectations...put on top of that teen troubles, well, Jack Daniels sounds pretty damn good right now. I'll help out and we'll get through this Christmas, this difficult year, make the best of things and remain hopeful for a better 2011.
~Anakin
If you get stressed out and need someone to talk to I'm here.
Big Hugs
His mija
Thank you mija. You are a sweetie! :D I appreciate it!
Hugs,
padme
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