I ADORE planning for the Christmas season and getting set up for it. Yet this year, I’m struggling to find a balance between being super excited and totally overwhelmed with all that still needs to be done. Not even all Christmas stuff, but just things that need to happen before the years end. Everything from shopping to getting my legs waxed to setting up the tree to who knows what else.
I had a pretty big breakdown about it all last night. Poor Brady. We were up until a solid 1:30am all because of me. Therefore, I woke up feeling pretty spaced out, and the kids touchy moods today haven’t helped. Brady got to work and had to share the house with a number of different trades this morning, so his day wasn’t off to an awesome start either. Yes. We’re all big whiners.
So I’m in planning mode! Not in a huge way, but in a good way. I’ve written out a list of people who we need to buy gifts for still, as well as a few ideas of what would be thoughtful gifts. I’ve also made a list of important dates to remember, and things we still have to schedule. Hopefully this list will make me/us feel considerably more organized so that we can return to the point of loving the chaos that is November and December.
Thats all I’ve got to say about today. I’ll stop being negative and go do some more research and listing.
I know I’ve said it before, but I will wholeheartedly say it again. I LOVE that we did weekly savings this year. I LOVE that Christmas is pretty much paid for already!!! What a HUGE, WONDERFUL thing it is not to worry about being able to afford our gifts and decor this year 🙂 I seriously recommend this method to all! Next year of blogging, I may put out a reminder every Friday to put your weekly money aside. Its so worth it!