Crunch time!

I have decided to take the whole month of December off. I will not do anything that I don't want to do, or start any new projects or things like that. I have had a crazy couple of weeks, and the near future is looking pretty crowded too. I always always overload myself and then stress, don't sleep or otherwise make myself (and in turn, my family) miserable. I have trouble saying no to things that I really should say no to. I want to enjoy the holidays with my family, friends and neighbors, not rush through them like usual.

One year I remember actually enjoying the holidays was the year that Jake was born. I decided that I would have everything done for xmas by Dec. 5. All the gifts were bought/made/wrapped/shipped, I made my Christmas cards that year and they were finished and addressed in their envelopes before Thanksgiving. It was wonderful! No staying up till 3 am finishing gifts, or worrying about where the money would come from to buy last minute presents. Of course, now that the kids are older and in more activities, school, etc, life is more crazy than it was back then.

So, my goal this year is to not take on anything that causes me stress in the month of December. I will hopefully spend the time working on gifts, playing with the kids, having playdates, etc. I am so excited for it!!! Now I just have to get through November!