I spent so much time worrying about the buying!making!preparing!giving!
wrapping!decorating! ...that I just...well, I just burned out.
Completely.
For whatever reason, I decided 2012 should be the year I pitch a 'handmade Christmas' to my loved ones. You know, the year when I moved twice, bought a house, got a puppy,
I love crafting. Absolutely, truly love it. And despite my previous post, I really do enjoy crafting for others. So, I totally thought the handmade Christmas thing was going to go perfect. I just didn't count on a few outside factors, such as...burned chocolate, a destroyer dog, sizing issues, random breakage, and then just...running out of time.
By the time this week...and my parents...and the holiday...arrived, I was so over Christmas. I was exhausted. All I could focus on was the nap I would get when it was finally over. My mom and I talked about it while she was here, and she felt exactly the same. We also both agreed on something else.
Next year needs to be different. It has to be, and we, ourselves, have to make it so.
Next year needs to be different. The whole year. Not just Christmas.
So, how am I going to make that happen?
Sounds like me, I am so glad Christmas is done with, now I got a whole year until it comes back. It was super stressful for me because we have been trying to get our house settled and warm. And it appears Christmas just came at the absolute worst time. ugh. And I feel that unless it is a handmade gift to/from another person who loves to make things, it will not be appreciated like you hope. I learned that lesson a few years ago, and have vowed to not make for those ungrateful people. They tend to just think of it as another gift, and not realize how much thought, time, money, etc. went into it.
ReplyDeleteLess stress next year, sounds like the way to go. And less worrying about what others think, be true to yourself and you know you are doing something right.
I hope to hear from you soon, I am going through withdrawls.
That sounds terribly overwhelming. I didn't know your parents came to stay! I thought it was going to be just the three of you and that sounded so nice and peaceful. I'm relieved for you that it's over, and sometime before NYE we need to catch up and toast to a better and stronger 2013. <3
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