I can’t put my finger on exactly why I’ve been feeling so stressed since we went away to visit my in-laws over Thanksgiving. It’s like I’ve suddenly lost my ability to multi-task. I feel like I don’t have enough time in each day to get everything done that I want and need to do. I even had my parents come to stay with us for a few days in hopes that I would be able to “catch up” on things like cleaning, laundry, and shopping. Even when things get done, I feel like they’re only done half-way because of time constraints. Moving into a house a month ago means we’re still in boxes. We had planned to host a holiday housewarming party but decided that sanity prevailed. I’ve been thinking a lot about why I’m stressed and the reality is that my focus is on the wrong things. I’m trying to keep things in perspective and I realize that all of the busyness of the season takes away from the true meaning of Christmas.
So I’ve decided that we’re all just going to have to be okay with the laundry in the dryer and the dishes in the washer for a few more days. The tree is up (lit but not decorated), gifts for our friends and family are bought (but not wrapped), and our Christmas cards are sitting on the counter begging to be mailed. And maybe we’re just going to have to be okay with it all. I don’t my memories of this season to be of stress, hustle, and busyness. Next year nobody’s going to remember what decorations wer on our tree or that our Christmas cards came the day after Christmas. So this season we’re sticking close to home and having a small family get-together with food that was prepared by someone else. I may even empty the dishwasher for the occasion!
The normal holiday stress has been compounded by the financial state of this country. Share how you’re coping this season over at the Parent Bloggers Network. They’ve teamed up with FFDA, a non-profit organization that offers support and assistance for folks who are feeling overwhelmed, both at the holidays and all year long. They offer free support groups for moms and their services may be the answer to a healthy and happy new year.
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That’s something I need to do, too. I’m so busy with everything else that I’m letting Christmas pass me by.
BTW, love the new look. Very professional.