I have decided I'm just going to have to edit my holiday to-do list and remove a bunch of stuff. With--what?--eight, seven, nine days to go till Christmas and me in flare mode, I'm bordering on panic. So I got to thinking. Who's going to know if I don't do everything I had planned to do? Probably nobody. Will the rest of my Christmas card list that I haven't mailed yet notice if they don't receive a card from me this year? Maybe, but I'll catch them next year. Will the kids suffer if I give them store-bought gifts instead of handmade? I doubt it.
So adjustments are taking place. No more worrying that I'm lying on the couch reading a book instead of hustling and bustling. Soup Night is going to be the one and only other big thing I'm doing this year.
If my family and friends notice that there are no homemade desserts, no tins of cookies, no handmade gifts, I'm sure they'll understand.
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On 12/16/2011, Pat S. said ...
Good choice Susan. In flare mode we need to remember we come first which is hard to do.I hope today is better for you! Enjoy your chance to read or watch movies. Your family and friends will be glad you took the time for yourself.
On 12/16/2011, Debra said ...
You can't do it all and it's only wise to decide what you can do. Some of the things we think are necessary, really aren't. I've scaled way back on Christmas and everyone is still happy. If they aren't, Oh Well.
On 12/16/2011, Jan said ...
I'm so glad to read you've given yourself permission to take a break. It should be about spending time together and not the 'fluff' anyhow! Loved the photo of Sophie & Skipper on your last post! Snuggle up with those two on the couch and take it easy! Your soup night sounds just right!
On 12/16/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
3 cheers for your wisdom in choosing to be kind to yourself since you don't feel good. As Jan said, us obedient daughters need permission to do something other than what we expect ourselves to do and who is around to give us permission? We are!
Enjoy every minute of being in your lovely home, surrounded by the many joy-joy Christmas decorations you have (many made by you!), and those cuddly dogs who love you so. Hope some real evergreens or oranges with cloves in the are in your home to bring the real Christmas fragrance to your nose as you read or watch Christmas movies.
The flannel quilt is in route to GA a la UPS (yippee!) and am putting the binding on the tree skirt today. I may try machine sewing the reverse side of the binding, too, so please do pray it goes well!
Big hugs!
On 12/16/2011, Marianne said ...
Now you're getting smart! Christmas will come whether you're lying on the couch or not, so do what's best for you!
On 12/16/2011, LaVoice said ...
If you need company, let me know.
On 12/16/2011, Gael said ...
I ditto all these wise ladies! Take care of yourself first :)
Gael
On 12/16/2011, Sharon M. said ...
Susan, I'm with you on this one! I decided my gift to me this year was to do only what I felt like doing - sad week and month to get through anyway for me and I think my friends will understand.
No baking, no decorating, other than a few little Christmas quilts scattered around, no cards - well, maybe one or two - very few gifts ready to give. Next year I may even just schedule a little trip somewhere warm during December. It's ok.
On 12/16/2011, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Take care of yourself. The holidays can be rough when sore bodies try to do more than reasonably possible.
On 12/17/2011, Cindy krelle said ...
You are doing the right thing! I wish I had your strong will to just sit back and relax. I still have 9 quilts to quilt, shopping, wrapping and mailing. If I start now, I might be done by NEXT Christmas. I'm jealous of YOU!! Take care!
On 12/18/2011, Jan S. said ...
Absolutely! I am cutting way back, and making the extended family's Christmas Eve much more casual. I plan on enjoying Christmas this year, instead of being happy it's over!
On 12/20/2011, Kay Ellen said ...
I am completely with you on adjusting all the Christmas lists of things to do..my goodness I even have my son's 21st Birthday today?
I decked out our porch and lost momentum after that! ha-ha.
You are right, No one will know what we completed and what we didn't...I think my christmas cards will become Happy New Years cards at this point :)
I am off to have some coffee, and re-think some of this baking I was going to complete...and get the birthday to-do list completed.
Enjoy your week Susan and thanks for your thoughts from the heart:)
Kay
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