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I feel like I haven't been over here in ages. And my f-list activity is all but nothing.
A LOT of crap is going on.
I'm taking a new medicine that makes me yearn for the more manageable nausea of morning sickness, I've been having two or three headaches a week because of it, Ethan's been in trouble at school, I'm in charge of the company Christmas party, finding sitters for the holidays, cooking, baking, making sure that everyone is fed and clean and happy, and I'm also responsible for buying or making Christmas presents for everyone on our list, with the exception of one brother-in-law. And WRAPPING the sons of @#%**@#. (I LOATHE WRAPPING GIFTS.)
I'm exhausted, my house is a mess, the effing tree is tilted, I'm having to come up with new and creative ways to punish my son, since the old reliables aren't working, and HE JUST BROKE MY VACUUM.
I've got two more aprons to make, a crapload of things to get in the mail, I STILL haven't done my Christmas cards, and I AM as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel.
I can't write, I can't tag, I feel like I'm letting people down left and right, and probably what I really need is a padded cell, straight jacket and some lithium. (Or some calming medication, whatever that may be.)
So, thanks to Beci and Urs and Maureen and Celeste for sending me cards and gifts... you make me smile. And I'll give it a shot back just as soon as I paw my way out from the giant load of humbug, fudge scraps and fabric remnants, with the tablespoon of Christmas cheer I have left.
A LOT of crap is going on.
I'm taking a new medicine that makes me yearn for the more manageable nausea of morning sickness, I've been having two or three headaches a week because of it, Ethan's been in trouble at school, I'm in charge of the company Christmas party, finding sitters for the holidays, cooking, baking, making sure that everyone is fed and clean and happy, and I'm also responsible for buying or making Christmas presents for everyone on our list, with the exception of one brother-in-law. And WRAPPING the sons of @#%**@#. (I LOATHE WRAPPING GIFTS.)
I'm exhausted, my house is a mess, the effing tree is tilted, I'm having to come up with new and creative ways to punish my son, since the old reliables aren't working, and HE JUST BROKE MY VACUUM.
I've got two more aprons to make, a crapload of things to get in the mail, I STILL haven't done my Christmas cards, and I AM as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel.
I can't write, I can't tag, I feel like I'm letting people down left and right, and probably what I really need is a padded cell, straight jacket and some lithium. (Or some calming medication, whatever that may be.)
So, thanks to Beci and Urs and Maureen and Celeste for sending me cards and gifts... you make me smile. And I'll give it a shot back just as soon as I paw my way out from the giant load of humbug, fudge scraps and fabric remnants, with the tablespoon of Christmas cheer I have left.
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You aren't letting me down, my friend... life gets in the way for all of us at one time or another.
Tend to what needs to be tended. Take deep breaths. One step, one task... at a time. Ask for help when you can.
Remember you are loved.
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I'll get it in the mail soon.
And thanks. I like being loved.
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Your request is granted.
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And eep. This year has gone ridiculously fast. I'd suggest a few deep breaths, making a to-do list (if you're that type of person/in for some procrastination), and get the males to do some. :D
I'm essentially reiterating
I presume it'll all calm down in a few days time. ♥
*hug*
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As for the calm? From your lips to God's ears.
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Are you comforted when I say that it is "only" holiday madness and it will all be over somewhen between Christmas and New Year?
*hugs some more*
The icons is for the other people ;)
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And I never use this icon, because I always think it'll be taken the wrong way.
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This time of year really is unpleasant in so many ways!
Hang in there, darlin', it's almost over!
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What is it? Like 6 more days til normalcy?
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I should upload a picture of our nun sugarplum fairy. I bet you'd at least find her a little amusing.
This too shall pass. :) lovelovelovelovelove
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Love to you, too.
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I write for an hp rpg on lj,
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It doesn't say WHAT holiday. Martin Luther King day? Valentines? President's day?
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Hang in there, babe. It'll all get better soon. I promise. In the meanwhile, pull up a chair at table bah humbug, where I'm currently sitting with a non-alcoholic (just another reason to bah!) drink.
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How old is Ethan? Because you could try spanking? As is putting the fear of God into him. *nod*
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Oh, we spank. Worry not.
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Take a deep breath. Don't worry. This is a stressful time of year, and it is really overwhelming sometimes, but you can handle it. What can't be done won't be done, and that's OK. A slightly tilted Christmas tree is not the end of the world. Put the important stuff first, and ask others to help you (like your troublesome son!).
It will all be over soon, but until then, know we are thinking of you and sending little rays of sunshine your way.
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*lovehuggles*
I posted something at 2ormore this morning, not knowing whom it may touch. When you do get a chance, go peek.
I am sorry for all of the craziness. YAY! I am glad you got mail! :D
*sends encouragement for your little man* ♥
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What is it with boys breaking vacuum cleaners? Mitch is responsible for the demise of mine - everthing that went wrong with it and every bit that broke on it was solely his fault!
More manageable morning sickness? I do hope you feel better soon and the medication either settles down or you find something else.
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fwiw, we send New Year's cards, which I leisurely mail out over the month of January!
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If anyone needs a real hug it's you. *hugs*
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If you must do it yourself, I recommend making simple wrapping 'bags' using wrapping paper and staples--the sewer (sew-er, that is, as in 'one who sews') in you might enjoy that more than taping? Anyway, get enough wrapping paper go around the item, use a piece of tape to hold it together if necessary, fold over the raw edges on the ends a few times (like the foil wrappers for cream cheese) then staple those suckers closed--kind of like a tube with two rolled up ends. Believe me, banging on a stapler is much more therapeutic (and faster) than all that neat folding and taping!!
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Also now I understand why the word "seamstress" is used instead of the highly ambiguous "sewer". *smiles*
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When Taara does something really bad, she's giving a rag and polish and is told to polish the floor. At three, she's old enough to dislike the chore and wise enough to know why exactly she's being punished. Some call me cruel, but it works. *shrugs*
Gift bags and tissue are my answers for not wrapping stuff. *whispers* I am a bit strange, I like wrapping gifts. Wish I could help you with yours.
*hugs you again* Screw the world, just lie down for a bit with a good book, things will be better after that.
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