Being a scrooge during the holidays does not win me any
bonus points and makes me wonder – is everyone else in the world doing the same
stuff I am? So far this month I have decorated, baked, shopped, packed, shipped,
and coordinated plane travel and pick up. Come on January 2nd – you can’t
get here fast enough.
I’m still bracing myself for the travel, visitors, and big
explosion sure to happen when everything does not go exactly to schedule. I
know a plane will be late, the drive will be longer than anticipated, and/or I
will burn Christmas dinner.
If you have ever seen the National Lampoons Christmas
Vacation, you’ve seen the chaos I’m expecting this holiday. Thankfully, we had
the foresight to send the canine kids to a doggy-sitter over the holiday - missed
that bullet.
In a moment of frustration, I asked my mother why we do this
and, after receiving “the sigh,” she reminded me of a few things. After
listening and reassuring her that I understand, I agreed with her. The chaos
leading up to the holiday is worth it.
At the end of the day, I will get of my baby nephew opening
his gifts and the look on my much-beloved younger brother’s face when he sees
what we bought the dear child, and visit family we don’t get to see often
enough, and no one will care about the quality of my cookies or the travel
stress.
I’m back to the kitchen to make some more cookies, candies,
and everything else we need with a happier heart and some good red wine.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
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