Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Hello, my name is Pixie, and I am. . .I'm. . . I'm a Christmas preparation avoider. (Casts eyes down and stares miserably at the floor). I still have a few gifts to buy. And stocking stuffers. And groceries for Christmas dinner with the extended family at our house. And I. . .I. . . (stops to take a sip of water and gather her courage). . . I haven't wrapped a single thing yet!! (Breaks down in sobs and rushes back to her chair).
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I have not bought a single gift including the ones for my staff luncheon tomorrow. I haven't completed the little hand painted 2" pots with seeds and a candy cane in them for my 85 employees. I haven't mailed out my Christmas cards or finished wrapping up the fudge I'm sending out and I still have some baking to do. I have not grocery shopped for Christmas dinner. AND I haven't even finished decorating my tree. Let's just say...I really don't care. I'm beyond tired and stressed. I'm an absolute mess this year.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter (((Lisann))) Time to do some serious paring back on that list, girlfriend. Oh, and thanks a bunch for reminding me that I skipped Christmas cards this year. ;-)
Originally Posted By goodgirl Well, I remember from previous years that I ABSOLUTELY HATE wrapping gifts just hours before they are opened. So, I put aside everthing else and wrapped them Sunday and Monday night. I was blessed to have my niece Diana staying with me. I came home last night and she'd put the house in order and did all my Christmast shopping. So I ran out this morning, went to my favorite gift & card shop and bought a whole bunch of cool little stuff that she will love. I'm going to put it in a stocking and surprise her Christmas morning. I also got a gift card from Target for her. There's still stuff to do. I'm out of sorts thought because, as many of you know, I depend on the comprehensive checklists that I usually prepare for things like this. I have nary a one. I can just see it now on Christmas Eve: "Could you please pass the ham." "The ham? Oh gawd! I forgot to cook the ham!"
Originally Posted By -em <- also has christmas cards on the table to send... Ya think anyone would mind if they got tree new years cards? -em
Originally Posted By -em >>"Could you please pass the ham." "The ham? Oh gawd! I forgot to cook the ham<< Reason 67 we have lasagna -em
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I just read my post. Please keep in mind that most of my stuff is in some way started. I'm not starting from scratch. I just wont' sleep tonight, no biggie. LOL! I'll get it all done. I'm just stressing because usually I'm like goodgirl and very organized. All my last minute stuff is usually my own add-ons, you know the great ideas I have at 4am in the morning. "Hey, wouldn't it be great if..." or "Man, that would really be cool ..." I do that all the time. LOL!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Em, if I send out cards at all, they're going to be Happy New Year (or perhaps Happy Valentine's Day!) cards. Great planning ahead by buying tree cards! You can incorporate trees into so many holidays--New Year's baby sitting in a tree, Cupid shooting arrows from a tree. . . hey, when is Arbor Day anyway? ;-)
Originally Posted By goodgirl Dang! I forgot to order a floral centerpiece for the table! Do you think I could get by with a bunch of little tea lights instead. (And save about $60 to boot.)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Make an extra bowl of mashed potatoes and place them where the flower centerpiece would have been. If your guests are anything like me, they'd notice and appreciate an extra bowl of mashed potatoes way more than a floral centerpiece.
Originally Posted By Labuda "I forgot to order a floral centerpiece for the table!" Wow, I didn't know real people did this! LOL
Originally Posted By Labuda ^^ Just saw a headline on CNN's site that "Martha Stewart says prison food is bad" Oy vey
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Real people. I do every year! I either design something on my own or order one. goodgirl - do you have extra Christmas bulbs? Nice crystal bowl? Put bulbs in bowl with a candle in the center, the reflection of the tall candle on the bulbs looks very nice in center of table.
Originally Posted By goodgirl LOL! Actually Labuda, I used to make my centerpiece but a couple years ago I copped out and just ordered one from the florist. I think I like LadyKluck's idea best!
