Let The Christmas Madness Begin

[HëllaBubz]

I'm going to start sending my tree skirts to you for the quilting part. You can take your time

Awesome idea, speak to me after holidays if you still wanna!

 

[KP the nut]

You know what really is Christmas Madness? All of these awful Christmas cookery/homemade programmes which IMHO set us all up to be failures - in their eyes.

I've just watched Kirsty Allsops Homemade Christmas (other programmes are available), firstly, she lives in a huge house, her kitchen is larger than my kitchen and dining room together, secondly, we all have a local glass blower who will give us individual lessons and then supply 5 handblown glass baubles. Oh, and lets not forget the cake maker who call in and the 2 ladies to forage and make wreaths. Then of course, we can all afford to go to an antique centre to pick up bits to make more decorations.

It has taken me almost 33 years of married life to accept my limitations. Christmas is not about the perfect setting, cake and food. It is about family and friends and for those who are religious, the birth of Jesus.

So what if my cake is wonky and the icing the same as I did last year. Who cares if we have to serve the Christmas dinner in the kitchen as the table isn't large enough to hold the turkey and accompanyments. Sat around my table are the people who matter most in the world to me, who love me, wonky cake and all.

I will calm down now and have a coffee. Thanks for the vent.

 

[Britt.f7]

Good point KP. I will try not to get my undies in a bundle over what I perceive as my imperfections. I use to wrap my presents "perfectly". This year I decided not worry as much about it. People are just going to rip them up. Thanks again for the reminder. I know I needed it!

 

[KP the nut]

People are just going to rip them up.

Exactly. I am the worlds worst wrapper, but my heart is in the right place and a lot of thought goes into each gift.

 

[amethist]

I found hubby's Christmas present today.

I cant buy it until Thursday, so I am hoping they still have them in stock.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

No, I am the worlds worst wrapper. I have always been. But I do my best anyway.

 

[KP the nut]

No, I am the worlds worst wrapper

But aren't gift bags one of the best ideas :D.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Yes, I love gift bags. Just a little tissue paper and we are good to go. You always look at the bright side KP. :)

 

[KP the nut]

H and I were discussing tonight what else is needed to be bought. H actually commented on how restraint I was this year compared to my usual buying frenzy.

As I told him, I still have enough to feed a small army:eek:

 

[Britt.f7]

I was just talking to my husband about that! We need to go pick up some groceries before the stores get too crazy. Need to start a list so we don't forget anything...which is bound to happen. Hopefully I won't forget to pick up the food orders(buns, special gluten free cookies) for my dad's christmas party! :wideeyed:

 

[KP the nut]

I have everything ordered and will collect some stuff on Saturday. The rest will come in a van on Sunday.

 

[amethist]

Well that's all the Christmas presents bought.

Hubby wanted "Man tools", but a specific one, sheesh was that hard to find. I wonder if this means that in the new year he will take up DIY :roflmao:.

Food shopping in the morning, baking Saturday and Sunday, baby sitting for my grandchildren for a few hours Christmas eve day, then collapse.