I once attended a mom's group where we shared different fun and meaningful Christmas traditions. It was exciting to hear all the different ideas, but at the same time my throat clenched up. I was afraid that if I tried to adopt too many of those really wonderful ideas that I would have a breakdown.
So here are a few of my goals, and limits for the upcoming weeks.
I am uploading photos to a site so that I can make calendars as gifts for family.
I will not try to make homemade gifts for my friends this year.
I am going to make a paper chain in place of an advent calendar for my children this year. I may include a few verses on the papers, but I will refrain from making a to-do item for each link. Maybe I can assemble the chain while I am visiting a couple of my friend Tuesday night.
I am going to bake some cookies this season. I've asked each family member to select one favorite type of cookie to make.
I am going to comp. myself the cooking time with some frozen convenience meals.
My darling husband usually take responsibility for getting the tree out and lighted. I am going to let him, and not worry about trying to decorate every corner of the house.
I hope to get a family photo and letter to include with our Christmas cards this year.
To save a little time and sanity, I'm going to use mailing labels for most of the cards.
I hope to make it to my church's Women's Brunch next week.
I am going to give up my hope of having a gingerbread house decorating party at my house this year. Maybe we'll just get together for some cider and let our children play.
I miss singing in the choir, but it is just too much for me right now. I'll get to be in the choir again in the future.
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