I’m Starting Early

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This year, I found myself sorely unprepared for the holidays. My gifts, what there were of them, were unimaginative and meager. My decorations were slap dash and haphazard. Most of my meager energy was used up cooking and cleaning. I spent a lot of time in a white-hot panic, worrying how I was going to get it all done. Not much of it did get done, I’m here to report. 2019 is going to be different. I have 261 whole days to prepare, and I’m going to get going.

First, a plan. I’m going to start by making some lists. That’s how I used to do it when I was still a productive human. I will probably post my lists, plans, and progress (assuming there is progress) here. Pieces of paper and notepads seem to get lost from me these days. 

Stay tuned. 2019 is going to be a year of getting ready for Christmas. All that last-minute crap is over.

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On 12/29/2018, Barbara Anne said ...

I'm with you in already starting to plan what I might make as gifts for the coming year, including next Christmas. Spring birthdays will be first, though!

Be good to you!

Hugs!

On 12/29/2018, Debbie Price said ...

I have already started on ornaments. I have needed to make my lists in spiral bound notebooks, that stay by my chair in the living room. I would misplace all my little notes constantly! I also am going to make a list of when to work in cleaning, cooking, etc.for the week. I also will keep reminding myself that not accomplishing everything in that time limit is okay. I am really hard on myself!

On 12/30/2018, Sheryl Colle said ...

I felt unprepared, too, because we had our Christmas at Thanksgiving with both kids and families, and that was just too early for me. But then we had another Christmas with our son on Christmas Eve, and I was more prepared. Didn't do much decorating - just some of my favorite things, and the kids did that at Thanksgiving. I tried not to stress out about any of it, because I was just thankful I was here - just enjoyed what I had - time with family.

On 01/02/2019, Barbara Groeschell said ...

Your comment about making lists when you where a "productive human" rang so true to me. I miss the feeling of accomplishment by crossing things off my list. One day rolls into another with the same jobs left undone. I hope you post your lists because I'm sure that it will keep me motivated too.


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