Oh, Christmas...How did you sneak up so quickly this year? The only thing I've done as of Dec. 18, one week before the big day- is decorate our house. Yep. Deep breaths here... I'm trying to avoid Christmas Meltdown 2011.
I have managed to wrap the handful of presents my dear husband has purchased for his family-- he's so ahead of me here--, but those are the only things under our tree. I am mentally preparing myself now for a whirlwind week full of high-strung kiddos on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday- two doctors appointments, a cookie exchange, and a birthday dinner for my mother, Thursday- Christmas gathering at our house, Friday- Christmas cocktail party at our house, and Saturday and Sunday-- all full up of family.
Sheesh. I'm tired just thinking about it. My fashion style for this week will most definitely be Cozy-Chic. I will probably be in jeans, a comfy top and either tennis shoes or bejeweled flats-- frazzled hair, limited make-up, and caffeinated beverage in hand (images of Britney with her Starbucks just came to mind). Let's hope my husband called "What Not to Wear" for me for my Christmas present and they are secretly filming somewhere.
At some point I need to squeeze in all of my holiday shopping. I am actually seriously considering waiting until Christmas Eve. As long as I go really early I can still make it to our Christmas Eve lunch ... depending on what I have to cook ...
Will my entire family be offended if they all get gift cards? Thoughtful, not at all. But I think we can all agree that gift cards are in the top 5 list of most wished-for gifts AND I can purchase them all in one store in less than 20 minutes. Another pro: a basket full of gift cards is much easier to transport to the three different family functions we attend.
I keep reminding myself to do something thoughtful and to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. Hopefully those two mantras will help me refrain from assaulting someone in Wal-Mart.
So, if you see me out shopping in the next seven days, I'm not trying to be rude. I'm not lost. I'm not homeless, despite my appearance. I'm simply trying to avoid Christmas Meltdown 2011.
This is too funny! I still have about 50% of my shopping to do, and it's looking like Wednesday night is going to be my trip to town with all the Christmas crazies! Good luck!
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