Christmas Checklist

1) Make second batch of Puppy Chow.
2) Bake Peanut Butter Cookies.
3) Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies.
4) Bake Pumpkin Drop Cookies.
5) Bake Pumpkin Bread.
6) Wrap children's presents.
7) Organize dinner and seating for dinner on Christmas day.
8) Make Pasta Salad for Christmas Eve dinner.
9) Clean bathroom, kitchen, and sunroom.
10) Vacuum, dust, and general straightening of entire house
11) Watch and enjoy a good Christmas movie.
12) Count every blessing and thank God for the greatest gift.


I was feeling quite overwhelmed earlier. Not just the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but just a general feeling of being overwhelmed. I was chatting with my friend Val and we both shared about how our day just felt overwhelming. It just feel like there is this weight. After a good melt down, I feel a bit better. Now I am focused and determinded to get most of what is left done. I hope to accomplish #'s 6 and 11 at the same time tonight. I will then be able to focus on #'s 7 and 8 tomorrow before heading to Auntie and Uncle Frank's to begin the holiday festivities.

It was not such a good idea to sit down to take a little break. Now I really do not want to get up! I'm too comfy! But....duty calls. So, I am off to cross more off my list. In the event I do not make it back to blog again, may I wish all of my blog friends a WONDEFUL Christmas! May you, your families, and friends all be blessed this Christmas!