Waiting ...
So I've caved and done the damned Christmas cards. I wrote them up last night and sent them out today. I keep waiting for that holiday euphoria to kick in but so far really just still not into it.
The Good Father put some lights up but hasn't connected them yet. I figure at the rate he tends to do things they should be working by New Year's Day.
Haven't decided if we'll bother with a tree or gifts. Kinda have to get for the family, but since we're doing donations at least it can be done sitting right here. But rather than worry about getting it done I'm waiting for my husband to get his ass in gear and sit down to do it. For the one sibling and spouse that didn't want to do donations we decided tough shit, they're getting donations. I suppose at some point next week I'll haul my ass out and get gifts for their kids. Yippee.
I don't know that we'll do gifts for each other either. I just keep worrying that if we do go out and even just spend like $100 each, if I don't get a job fast enough that money would have been food, you know? We'll still do our Christmas Eve tradition of Chinese food and Scrooged but that may be about it.
The mood goes up, the mood goes down. Mostly down. I know I'm lucky beause I have what really counts - friends and family and a home - but still it's hard to deal with all the crap of the season. And if I hear one more blasted carol I'm going to shoot someone. Waited in the doctor's office for an hour today and the radio station played all Christmas music - most of it really sappy too. Ick. I hate sap even when I'm in a good mood!
The Good Father put some lights up but hasn't connected them yet. I figure at the rate he tends to do things they should be working by New Year's Day.
Haven't decided if we'll bother with a tree or gifts. Kinda have to get for the family, but since we're doing donations at least it can be done sitting right here. But rather than worry about getting it done I'm waiting for my husband to get his ass in gear and sit down to do it. For the one sibling and spouse that didn't want to do donations we decided tough shit, they're getting donations. I suppose at some point next week I'll haul my ass out and get gifts for their kids. Yippee.
I don't know that we'll do gifts for each other either. I just keep worrying that if we do go out and even just spend like $100 each, if I don't get a job fast enough that money would have been food, you know? We'll still do our Christmas Eve tradition of Chinese food and Scrooged but that may be about it.
The mood goes up, the mood goes down. Mostly down. I know I'm lucky beause I have what really counts - friends and family and a home - but still it's hard to deal with all the crap of the season. And if I hear one more blasted carol I'm going to shoot someone. Waited in the doctor's office for an hour today and the radio station played all Christmas music - most of it really sappy too. Ick. I hate sap even when I'm in a good mood!
posted by Sister Staceypatrick at
4:52 PM
6 Comments:
I feel your pain darling. WTF? The full moon is kicking my ass and the spirit eludes me. Oh goodie I get to spend money out of some day on the calendar. More like paying a bill than a holiday. I say we fill our glasses full, gather 'round the coffee table and talk some serious trash. A little peanut butter fudge from my grandma and some games with friends. NOW that is a good holiday spent with the ones you love.
Hugs honey,
kb
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Knottyboy, at 10:27 AM
Yeah, I hear ya on the sappy crap. And yes, you do have what is truly important, but that doesn't necessarily mean all is gonna be happy and merry. This time of year always kicks my ass.
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Susan as herself, at 12:28 PM
Silver bells, silver bells (ducks).
FOeget the lights and all that, give the good father a kiss and a hug, tell him you love him, tell your family you love them, and send me all the presents.
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thephoenixnyc, at 1:26 PM
Quit bitching and eat the smoothie.
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Ice Queen, at 1:46 PM
knottyboy - Sweetheart if I lived in your neck of the woods I would be at your door with a big bottle of red and a bigger box of chocolates just so I could try that peanut butter fudge! You're right, that is the ideal way to spend the holidays. I actually have friends who do a Boxing Day gathering most years where everyone is expected to show up with their pjs and we play games, watch stoopid movies and eat junk food. Sigh - it's pure heaven!
Susan - Good to know I'm not alone!
thephonenixnyc - So you'd like the pink bellbottoms I'm planning to give my niece? Well okay if you insist (I hope you're shorter than I imagined). ;)
Icy - cute.
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Sister Staceypatrick, at 1:57 PM
I was sick of carols by December 2nd. I feel so sorry for those that work retail and have to hear them endlessly all day.
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Snooze, at 11:09 PM
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