One would think that with my being off the past two days that I would have taken opportunity to sit down and spend some time writing out this blog. Well, it obviously didn't happen. Oh, I did get on the computer around 6AM both mornings - but it was only to log into the company webiste and send out the reports that I do on a daily basis. Then I immediately got off and went to do my quiet time before beginning my busy days.
Yes, my days were busy. Tuesday I had a repeat mammogram and an ultrasound (I know TMI) and although everything appears fine, the radiologist says I have to come back in six months for another. Well, been through this routine a few times so I'm not worried. But, it did take some time out of my morning to get this done - and then I went shopping until about noon. Then we had a funeral of a dear friend so went to that. After that I headed out again to do some shopping. It just seems like my family has gotten so big that I can't keep up. I don't recall having this much difficulty in getting Christmas gifts and having my shopping done. And, I'm still not done! I'm thinking it is because I now have more boys in their teenage years - girls are easy, even in teenage years - but boys? Much, much harder. I'm at a loss. I text'd with one son and talked with another yesterday trying to figure out for their boys. I have some ideas - hopefully can get those taken care of soon so I can focus on my baking.
Yes, I did managed to get some of my bread made and in the freezer - but that is about it. I have so much more that I want to do - plus I need to get the grandchildren scheduled to come over and do their baking! Technically two have already done some baking - but they still want to make the Christmas mice - so I am not quite as stressed to get everyone in to bake. This is the part of Christmas that I really enjoy - having the grandchildren over to bake. My oldest granddaughter won't be back up until around Christmas..... she was moving or something last year and she and one of her brothers did not get to come bake. I hope they missed it as much as I did. But, at some point I need to let go and this is probably that year. She is such a good baker and an awesome cook (from what I hear) and does it frequently, so coming to bake with grandma isn't quite as unique as it once was. And that's ok. Her youngest brother is 8 so I will have him coming over for a few years yet - and he can really make it all fun. He is such a joy.
Yesterday I spent most of the day shopping - and got almost all the wrapping completed. I have a few things coming in via mail that I ordered for hubby so when that gets here (thinking I could save some shopping time - not) I have that yet to wrap. Hoping I will be completely done by the end of next week. Last night was a granddaughters Christmas choir concert and that was fun. Today I am back at work and have so much to do! At least only one meeting today that I have to take minutes at - just need to get the agenda and everything pulled together for it.
I find it amusing that when it comes to Christmas, everyone is broke (including me). By the time December gets here, everyone is wondering how in the world are they going to manage Christmas. We most times can pull something together. I just wonder, why don't we start earlier in the year - and perhaps get a gift a month for someone. That would certainly help. Even if it is just a gift card - and then put it away until Christmas. I've done that in the past. Unfortunately, didn't do any of that this year. So, like everyone else, I'm struggling to get gifts in the month of December. Need to organize myself better. I think I will make that my new year resolution. With all our children and grandchildren, pick one family a quarter, and focus on getting the gifts for that one family. Of course clothes might be difficult.... but other things might catch my eye.... will have to think about that possibility....
Being back to work I have lots to do so need to get off here and get busy!!
Be thinking not only of the gift buying, but the reason we are buying the gifts anyway - and it's not just to make someone happy!!
Blessings!!
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