Comments on: Living Joyously vs. Flipping Off the Holidays

By: Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:15:28 +0000

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By: kimmie

kimmie — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:34:25 +0000

I feel like I panic from the beginning of November until the end of December (or whenever my in-laws decide to have the separate Christmas get togethers).

Is it going to snow? Are we going to get stuck at home instead of getting to my parents’? How is my sister’s mood going to be?

My shopping is done but the panic is a constant. I have a couple more weeks before I’ll sleep decent again.

By: Sherri @ Old Tweener

Sherri @ Old Tweener — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:33:41 +0000

I hear you, loud and clear. I started this season with the idea that I would be SO far ahead of the game with the present-buying and card-sending. And then (like you) apparently I stopped.

I am trying to say no to some things that aren’t important, enjoying the things I love, and letting some things go…like the fact that my Shutterfly cards were just ordered yesterday and may not arrive at my house until Dec 23rd!

Hang in there!

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:56:08 +0000

I don’t qualify to comment. I’m not a mom. I don’t have “short, demanding and slightly demented” people – I have a cat. You have so much on your plate. All moms do. My tree has all it’s lights, and most of it’s ornaments (finally figured how high said cat can reach).

I do know this. I smiled the whole time through the reading. Smiles are valuable. So thank you.

Merry, “I know you’ll make it through without flipping off the holidays” Christmas.

By: B

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:16:14 +0000

I’m totally with you on this one as well! Thankfully (?), my entire family lives states away, so we’re not having to do many celebrations over several days, but next year when it’s our first turn to spend Christmas out there, it should be…interesting.

My best advice? Try to remind yourself that this too shall pass? Other than that, I’ve got nothing.

By: Roxane

Roxane — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:45:09 +0000

Oh, you have no idea how much I am RIGHT THERE with you. There are so many *things* and so little time, but what really matters?

It’s a rough, rowdy, crazy and fun season. Enjoy it. It’ll be over and back again before you know it!

By: Kristen @ Motherese

Kristen @ Motherese — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:59:27 +0000

You’ve done a great job of describing how so many of us seem to be feeling this holiday season. On the one hand, there’s joy and wonder (friend) and togetherness. On the other, there’s all of the steps we have to take to make those things happen (on top of all of the other “must do’s” that don’t stop just because it’s December).

I wish I had the solution. Maybe saying no to some holiday activities? But then there’s the chance that you’ll miss out on some fun that would make the extra hassle worthwhile. Sigh…clearly I don’t have the answer!