Merry, merry, my friends!
I eschewed social media for a few days to focus on preparing for the holidays. Now, I can honestly say, “I’m ready.” Are you?
This was my checklist:
1. Presents wrapped and under the tree — some delivered.
2. Groceries purchased, prepped, ready to go for two parties and Christmas Eve.
3. And the most time-consuming task–cards–signed, addressed, stamped and mailed. (Thank you, Costco.) WOOT! (I’m sharing here because I do want to wish you a very Merry Christmas from our home to yours…and I’m out of stamps. ;-0)
(From top: Hubby and I toasting 44 years of marriage, & our daughter; middle row: her three daughters 11, almost 4, newly 2; bottom row: our son and his two daughters, 12 and 15.)
I hope this holiday–however you celebrate–is joyful and packed full of good memories!
Deb
Beautiful card.
I’m not ready. I have failed Christmas this year. The cards are not mailed–I do have them and the stamps, still cleaning (MIL is coming and I need things to be pristine to meet her standards–why am I killing myself?), gifts are not wrapped, silver is not polished (gift from in-laws–was theirs–so I HAVE to use it), but the tree is decorated. Oh, I still need to go to the grocery store.
I would have started earlier in December if I could have…my own fault.
I have been there so many times, Denise! Sending long-distance hugs. The worst part of putting that kind of pressure on one event is the let-down afterward if it fails to meet our expectations. I can remember crying one Christmas night because it wasn’t “perfect.” I still struggle with this but not as much as I used to. Breathe, dear girl. The cards can go later. Blame the Post Office. 😉
Apologies–I should not seem ungrateful or come off venting on your page. Just frustrated.
Merry Christmas.
I love that you shared what you’re feeling, Denise. THAT is real life. My in-laws are both gone now, so the standard is lower. But I do remember when…
Deb
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Lovely family!
Thanks so much, Kathleen. I you have a beautiful holiday!
Deb