Christmas time around here was crazy. I know it is for everyone, but it is getting to the point where I am not enjoying Christmas at all. There just seems like too many things to do.
Too many traditions?
I have an advent calendar that we do something for every day for 25 days. I only got one picture, because truthfully Jason was gone for like 90 % of the things we did and it was too hard to wrangle the kids and get pictures. This picture, is of the thankful chain we made for the tree. We did things like watch Christmas movies, shopping for each other, making Christmas treats, putting together a Christmas surprise for some a family in need ect..
Too many Christmas Concerts?
I had to go to three separate concerts this year and am not such a big fan. Excuse the bad photography when you are like on the 100th row it is difficult to get good pictures.
I did circle Dillon since, I don't think in the coming years I will be able to pick him out of these pictures. The fifth graders do a recorder concert, no singing.
This is Elleree we were a little closer for her, but not much.
Then Truman did his singing and dancing amazingness.
He was very proud only certain people got to wear the elf hats.
Too many treats to make?
I am up to like 10 batches of toffee when all is said and done. I have to make it for the kids teachers, Jason's employees, and friends.
I also had to make neighborhood gifts (being one of the 25 days of Christmas) for the kids to hand out.
Too much running around?
I just was not able to get into the spirit this year. I think I was just to stressed. I know I need to let things go, but I am not sure what. I hope I figure it out next year!
4 comments:
I don't even do a quarter of what you do and Christmas depresses me and I have seriously cut back. I can't imagine doing all you try to do! Yes sister you need to let some of it go! It's awesome that you try to do all this stuff, but if it stresses you out then stop...let it go.
Had a bit of an anxiety attack just reading what you did let alone trying to wrangle three kids and all the rest.
Maybe start by doing one thing every other day? Twelve days with Christmas being the culmination? That would be half what you're doing...though that still seems like too much. But maybe a way to start?
My tradition is putting up the tree and eating non stop from thanksgiving til New Years...it's pretty tough. I may have to cut out putting up the tree....
Love you crazy girl!
Ironically, Christmas is when it is finally quiet for me!
It does sound a bit crazy in your shoes. Maybe delegate more, sign up for less, or.... hide in a closet?
I have few successful strategies myself.
Alright...you make me tired...lol!
I know what you mean when it is hard to decide what you let go...maybe when we don't have children at home, it will be easier??? I know much of what I do is for them...I would be happy with a wreath and some hot chocolate :) Good Luck in simplifying...
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