Catching Up

Well, the peanut had five good days in a row. He even did well on Saturday when we drove to Toledo, OH to have Christmas with hubby's dad's side of the family...in a hotel lobby. Of course, this year I do have to say that dinner reservations were made for 6 pm instead of 7 pm which made a big difference. We also had a private room for dinner...although the place was empty. Just these couple of things made a huge difference. Thank you family!!

Yesterday I stayed home from work. I was feeling sick...from nerves. I have so much to do with so little time to do it that I make myself sick worrying about it...while putting it all off. I know that most of the stuff on my "to-do" list is stuff that doesn't NEED to be done, such as: making cookies, making candy and other holiday baking, sending cards, and making sure that every Christmas decoration I own is put out.

Hubby says I need anti-anxiety medicine. I told him I just need a husband that helps out. That probably wasn't totally fair of me to say because he does do some stuff (washes his laundry and sometimes Peanut's, takes out the garbage, hung the Christmas lights...only one strand, gets the "stuff" out of the attic, and other tasks when asked...a minimum of 3 times.
But seriously, I think it'd be great to be my hubby during the holidays. I do all of the shopping for presents (last year I even had to buy mine). I do all of the cooking (he will go get fast food if he needs to "cook"). I send out the cards (although I realize he doesn't understand why we do cards at all...or have a tree...or lights...etc.). He is also incapable of scheduling any activities with his family...even though I post a large calendar in the kitchen listing all of the activities for each family member with time, etc. I even note when I want a night with nothing planned.
From where I'm standing, being my hubby during the holidays is wonderful.

Well, since I have lots to do, I need to get going instead of increasing my anxiety.

Until next time...