The sheer number of things to do before Christmas is enough to make the most patient person crazy. And the older the kids get, the more things get added to the list.In general, I make a concerted effort to not get stressed out. It is not the point of Christmas, and I refuse to let Christmas-related activities get me down. They are meant to be fun.
When I think about everything we have done in the last week, and what we still have to do, I am amazed. Here is a look at our last week.
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| Even though I hate the snow, I couldn't help but love the view. Driving to Aunt Beth's for cookie making. |
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| Aunt Amanda got in on the action. |
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| On Sunday, we headed to Beth's house for our annual cookie making day.
What started 8 years ago as a somewhat drunken, totally failed attempt
at making Christmas cookies for our church's cookie walk has evolved
into a pretty successful venture. This year, we stuck to store mixes
with homemade buckeye's and had a successful turn out. I really got into
the baking spirit this year, giving cookies to teachers and co-workers.
In turn, I got two jars of homemade jamr. From now on, I think
that homemade gifts are a great way to go! |
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| In between activities, Miles keeps us really busy with his love for grabbing things off of the tree. |
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| Cookie baking, again. This time, with church community group. |
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| It wore sniper and Miles out. |
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| My talented artist at her holiday concert on Wednesday! |
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| More cookie making Wednesday night! |
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| Homemade photo gifts! |
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| My attempt at snacks for the kids' holiday parties. I got to go to Oli's party on Thursday. |
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| Enjoying a gift card and a break on Saturday. Tim worked all day, so we all needed a night out :) |
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Sunday again! Starting the Christmas celebration at Tim's parents' house.
Looking forward to a fun-filled holiday week, and wishing everyone the same!
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