I have been dramatically mourning the loss of my holiday season for awhile now...knowing full well that school was going to seriously cramp my get-it-all-done early-and-relish-the-details style.
I tried to re-frame my depression by telling myself it was a chance to simplify. Maybe I wouldn't be able to make everything I usually do...maybe my Christmas cards will go out after December 3rd...maybe I'll still be finishing my shopping on December 21st...all things considered I have nothing to complain about...far worse things could happen.
So last night when Sean pulled out the thirteen boxes of Christmas decorations I decided to think long and hard about what I really wanted out...how exactly I wanted this house decorated...and I decided in keeping with my idea of simplifying that I would concentrate on a few little areas instead of throwing up Christmas on the whole damn house. So the mantle, the front entry table and cabinet, and my village I was so excited to get last year...oh and the couple decorations and lighted tree I have from my grandma on the wine cabinet in the dining room.
What we didn't simply is lights...there is still lighted garland on almost every banister and window since I love to have the house all lit up and glowy.
My Christmas cards actually aren't too far behind schedule...I brainstormed about them on the plane ride home last week and finalized my idea on Thursday morning when I made my new blog banner which is pretty much the way our cards will look.
Friday night was super productive...within our three hours of shopping I got so many gifts crossed of my list that I was literally skipping with joy out of the mall...maybe I won't be shopping on December 21st after all.
So one of my two papers is done and right now I'm going to watch a Christmas movie while wrapping gifts so I can get them under the tree.
Yea for productive holiday weekends! :)
