*is overwhelmed*

[persephone33]

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.

Comments

[maureen.livejournal.com]

Damn...that IS overwhelming. Have a cyber beer on me (*points*).

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.

[elyaeru.livejournal.com]

Morning sickness?

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 maureen, I guess.

I presume it'll all calm down in a few days time. ♥

*hug*

[cosmo-jenny.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

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 ;)

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

If it makes you feel better, there are no ornaments on my Christmas tree and I haven't purchased a single present (and not really caring if I do or not).

This time of year really is unpleasant in so many ways!

Hang in there, darlin', it's almost over!

[nbaeker.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I don't know how you do it. I think you're pretty amazing. When you feel up to it, you can request your present from me on my LJ.

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

[rupert-talley.livejournal.com]

**Hugs and pats your back** It's enough to deal with without being ill at the same time. Wishes I could help you. Hopes you get on track soon with your health. A headache is bad; three is just terror. And if I can trouble you alittle, what do you mean by can't tag?

[airmidm.livejournal.com]

*pats and hands you a big bottle of wine* It will be over soon and you aren't letting anyone down. I didn't even get cards out and at this point I don't see it happening.

[lyndsiefenele.livejournal.com]

Aww. *sympathy* Your scarf should be coming tomorrow or Monday if that will make you cheerier at all.

[seegrim.livejournal.com]

So it sounds like things only got worse after I left you for the pharmacy? :(

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.

[leaper182.livejournal.com]

meep.

How old is Ethan? Because you could try spanking? As is putting the fear of God into him. *nod*

[tudorrose1533.livejournal.com]

*hugs hugs hugs*

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.

[heyurs.livejournal.com]

*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* ♥

[dragonsangel68.livejournal.com]

You sound like me at the moment *pats* Just think there's less than a week to go and then we go both fall in heap *nods* Of course, that thought also induces waves of panic :/

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.

[ticklethepear.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

fwiw, we send New Year's cards, which I leisurely mail out over the month of January!

[leigh-adams.livejournal.com]

Awww, honey. *huggles*. It could be worse. At least you didn't have a death in the family the week before Christmas. *raises hand*

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

I know I'm late to the party - what with being gone this week - but I want you to know that you are a strong, wonderful woman, who I am grateful is my friend. I know we put so much pressure on ourselves this time of year and it's really a terrible thing - it becomes hard to remember the reason for the season - but please just know I'm thinking of you and sending you good thoughts - hoping that you will feel peace.

If anyone needs a real hug it's you. *hugs*

[slitherhither.livejournal.com]

Hang in there!!! It doesn't have to be perfect. And here's a new & creative 'punishment': make them wrap Christmas gifts! *is evil*

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!!

[(Anonymous)]

hmmm...so I guess that's why you didn't return my call. no worries there. We can talk after new year's. I love you sis!

em

[13oct.livejournal.com]

Get well soon. If it's worse than morning sickness, I can't imagine how terrible you must be feeling.

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.