I know, I know. I shouldn't do either. After all, as long as I keep the focus on the REAL meaning of Christmas, I should be doing good, right? It still doesn't help me with 25 minute lines to check out at Wal-Mart. Oh well.
I wanted to post sooner, but I keep feeling guilty. You know what I mean. . . that "Man, I COULD post, but I also could clean, or shop, or wrap, or cook, or decorate..."
It's the Most. . . Craziest - Time. . . of the Year!
Anyways, I promised I'd hang with ya and let you know what I'm doing to get through the holidays. When you already have this kind of "plate":
Student (taking finance this semester)
Wife (my "maintenance man" is so patient for not killing me yet)
Mother (my most favoritest portion of my "plate")
Children's Choir Director (we've just added handbells)
Sunday School Teacher (and MY month is December)
Graphic Designer (Gotta get those Christmas cards done THIS WEEK!)
It's soooo HARD to think Christmas is getting piled on top of this like. . . like a plate filled up for the holidays! It's just so hard! But you know, I've done this so far - -
1) Put together my binder.
2) Got my shopping list printed, and am well on my way into that list!
3) Posted what I want for Christmas on amazon.com (okay, really I did this, but apparently, didn't do something RIGHT, 'cause now I can't find it. Forget it - I don't recommend doing that!!
4) Put up THE CHRISTMAS TREE (Peyton wanted it up the day after Thanksgiving!)
So, that's not so bad, is it? I hope to finish up my Christmas "postcards" - I design my Christmas cards and print them out, 4 to a pg, and send them out in invitation envelopes. I love the fact I do this MYSELF and it has a personal touch.
Now, if I can get through Cub Scouts in the Christmas Parade this weekend, Little Dribblers basketball practice, Finance finals, Christmas Pageant at Church, and all the little office Christmas parties and such, I'll be as happy as a goose after Christmas!!
Oh, I read the SWEETEST stocking post on Amy's blog about what to put in the stockings. Apparently, you should put in there something for each of the five senses. Read her blog. What a neat thought! Sure helps me out as to what should go in stockings!!
Any ideas on a digital Christmas Card? I'm open for suggestions. Until then, I have some advice: check out organizedchristmas.com for some great ideas to help you get through the holidays. Oh, and print off all that she has - rumor has it she's getting ready to retire. Also check out christmasorganizing.com. It's another site I've used to help get myself organized.
Have fun! And keep HIM first this Christmas!!
1 comment:
Amy hang in there. It will all be worth it in the end. Last year I was doing some of the similar things. Full time student, Mission trips, Church, youth group, Children's ministry and trying to make quality time with my wife and kids. After years and years of classes I finally walked the stage. I couldn't have done it without my family but WE got it done.
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