December 18th, and holiday breakdown number one! I promised myself I would make Christmas special and memorable, yet simple and laid back. Today my best laid plans and intentions lost a match to my husband's unforeseen overtime and an additional hospital shift, resulting in a bummer of a day, and an RSVP take-backsie to a kidless Christmas party invitation. Let down! Yes, today I had tears, frustration, and a "what about me?" fit. I even threw some plastic grapes (not as satisfying as I had hoped). Is anyone else there yet?My mom rescued Evie from my pouty house this afternoon and took her home to play. Poor Anabelle was stuck with me, but she occupied herself by swiping Pop Tarts from the pantry. I asked my mom to send some of my old childhood Christmas books home with Evie, it sounded like a Christmas activity that my bad mood could accommodate. So Evie and I snuggled up on the couch this evening to read the books she chose. Reading and snuggling helped me to relax a bit, I'm still feeling edgy and a little irritable, but I plan to do some praying about it and work on myself a bit.
Christmas isn't about me, or about how awesome I make it for the kids, or about how pretty I wrap presents. It's about a true story from a true book, about a real baby coming to a real world. I KNOW that, I just need to remember it!
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:14
3 comments:
Dear Megan--I'm sorry you had a rough day AND earlier you were so sweet to offer to help me wrap presents because I was feeling so overwhelmed.
It's 3 am and I'm just now cleaning up and I still need to take a shower.(I got up at 7:45).
It feels good to finally have a handle on where I am at this stage of the game. I counted about 43 presents wrapped (mostly) and a few gift bagged. Hope you have a better day today :) Love, Marlene
I totally get this, Megan. I nearly had a breakdown the other day while wrapping presents, but MeMa was here visiting and so I couldn't lose it while entertaining her. I've been so stressed this season, and I ask myself "over what?" Anyhow, I feel your pain, and don't be surprised when our presents to you guys look rather boringly wrapped. I just can't care anymore. :-)
hey friend! been there done that! you should of called! xo
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