Here are some of the questions that pondered in my head today, as I got up late for Bible Study, made a bazillion calls, headed for the blood bank, attempted to print Christmas Cards, bundled up the kids for several car rides, finally bought our Christmas tree, gave the kids a bath, and finally sat to watch a movie (I was too tired to decorate the tree).
1. Will I be late for Bible Study again?
2. Why do I always insist on MAKING my own Christmas Cards?
3. How many cookies have I inadvertantly slipped into my mouth?
4. Will they (kids) ever stop whining?
5. When was the last time I blogged?
6. Is Christmas really only 3 weeks away?
7. How many times can I go to the grocery store in one day?
8. Will I ever be organized over the holidays?
9. What does the budget look like today?
10. How did I become so blessed as to have such a wonderful family?
It was a bit of a stressful day today. It amazes me how each year during this season I am shocked at how little time there is left to accomplish everything, vowing of course to start earlier the next year (and of course never doing it). I ask for no sympathy, because being the procrastinator that I am, I bring this on myself. Yet, I can't help but wonder how I could simplify some of these things. Because, although many of the traditions we hold add stress to our lives, they also add joy, and I would hate to give up that joy. And I love to see the newfound joy in my girls eyes as they experience for the first time (or at least remember for the first time)many of these treasured Christmas traditions -putting up a tree, making holiday cookies, making cards, decorating the house, reading the Christmas Story.
3 comments:
Oh, boy...I am the queen of procrastinators. It can make things SO much harder.
I know what you mean about simplifying. I feel like I am always trying to find a good balance between making each day special for the boys, and keeping things simple so that we can all stay...well, sane.
Loved the honesty in your questions!
I know, I know... what's with that grocery thing? I hear ya, girl!
It's hard balancing life, isn't it?
But blogging makes us feel like we're not alone.
Great questions & ones in which I deal with too. Isn't funny how we love all the stuff we do during this time, but how stressed out it can make us?! Oh, & this is the first year in a long time I'm not making my Christmas cards...want to join me?
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