Letting go

I had a little panic attack when I realized today that it was one week to Christmas and nothing is done.  Then a few unpleasant surprises cropped up and by evening I was in a generally scroogy mood.

So at 11 pm I decided to focus on getting one thing done rather than 5 things partly done. I'm pleased to report that the package for my best friend's family is wrapped, packed and ready to go to the post office tomorrow (see you there, it's going to be a zoo!). I didn't find the perfect gifts for her or her kids. One present I ordered didn't arrive in time to be included but there are a few little treats and if I'm lucky the boys will have them by Christmas.

I'm also letting go of party favors for the annual holiday party and I think at least one handmade gift will be presented to the recipient in January.

My family and friends are understanding, I just need to go easy on myself and let go a little. Easier said than done.  Hope you are staying relaxed this holiday!

Comments

[farfromca]

The perfect gifts don't exist for kids whose parents buy them everything (and for kids whose birthdays are 2 months before Christmas). We will be excited to receive mail and are looking forward to tearing through the presents with lightning speed-- squeaker, unfortunately, has been practicing with the gifts under our tree.

Glad you are letting go. I was there with you in your panic attack last night. My list of things to do is so long and I don't even have a party to host! My problem is that I don't want to go out in the freezing cold at night to do them and I would rather not haul 2 whiners around to do them either!

Oh, and I will be at the post office today with you -- woo hoo!!!

[Swistle]

I keep getting distracted by thinking of ONE! MORE! totally unnecessary thing I COULD do (make fudge for teachers! ship extra gift to friend!), and having to remind myself there are BIGGER PRIORITIES and that I don't have to do EVERYTHING that crosses my mind.

[Mark]

Want me early for house cleaning on Sat. I am good and do as I am told. love dad

[Lil' d]

I have let go of several things too. I might still get to them, but now that I have decided that they are not necessary I feel far less stressed. Probably do need to clean my house, mind - my kids have gleefully torn it apart while I was busy doing the 'must do' list...