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Posted 12/21/2011 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
Finishing up with school tomorrow. There is so much I want to do for the holiday, and I have such a limited amount of energy! There are moments when I wish I could still run around buying last minute extras, clean the house, go food shopping, cook and bake, and and and...

I'm not really complaining. It just feels good to vent in here where you all understand. Besides, family is the most important part of any holiday. We've made so many changes since fibro started getting in the way. It is not a problem. It's just so frustrating at times.

hugs,
Free Spirit cool
Posted 12/22/2011 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I know how frustrating it is, but pacing yourself is a very good idea. We all need to do that. I did a lot before the holiday season so I wouldn't be stressed. I am glad. But I don't always have the money to do that. It just so happened that I did this year. I am glad. We already had Christmas with the grandkids so that part is over. Expecting a quiet day at home on Christmas day. Cooking turkey... And all the fixings.

I am glad that you vented. That always helps. And know we all understand how you feel.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/22/2011 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Free Spirit,

Yes, they pump that peppy Christmas music into your brain everywhere you go, and next thing you know you're zipping around here and there and making all kinds of plans, and then - wham! - you bump up against reality yet again.

That just happened to me, too. I spent well over an hour looking for clothes for my son, although I know no matter what I get him, there's a 95% chance he'll return it. So now my body is throbbing and Not Happy. Old habits die hard!

Debbie
Posted 12/22/2011 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah-finished with school for the year.

Slow and steady wins the race.
Posted 12/22/2011 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
We asked the kids what they wanted to eat for Christmas, and fortunately they like easy stuff. Ham ( I can buy that already cooked & just heat up); macaroni & cheese (I'll buy the stuff in the box -- boil water, cook & drain noodles, squeeze the cheez! Mashed potatoes (I do make that from scratch), corn on the cob (I'll buy Steamfresh & just microwave it!) a nice basic crisp salad, and for dessert, chocolate pudding pie (thank you instant jello pudding and readymade graham cracker crust!)

I will fix the pie & salad the night before so I won't have much to do Christmas morning.
Posted 12/22/2011 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
I am learning more and more about pacing myself, and asking for help.
Posted 12/22/2011 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Applevenus, my daughter told me she wanted Hormel mac and cheese w hot dogs for Christmas dinner. What is it with kids these days. :)
Posted 12/22/2011 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
LOL. Simple is good. I push myself harder than other people do, and ask more of myself.

Take it easy and enjoy the season!
Posted 12/22/2011 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
Free spirit.....I hear you...it is hard to take even though I have long accepted that I have to pace myself. Wish you a great holiday season...

Bless you, Amy
Posted 12/22/2011 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
Applevenus, pick up some Dream Whip and make a Dream Whip Chocolate Pie.  They are wonderful, twice as high and all the kids I've given this to love it.  It was my mother's favorite pie, too.  The directions are on the Dream Whip box.  It's basically Dream Whip, chocolate pudding, and milk...a little vanilla I think.  I have a wire whisk on my mixer and use that to mix it. 

 

Free Spirit, pacing is so important with fibro and I'm glad you are learning this and also learning how to say "no" when  you are plumb out of energy.  I think that's one of the hardest things for us because most of us are perfectionists.  I do start planning for Christmas the day after Christmas!  I buy my Christmas cards at half price so I can work on them anytime throughout the year.  I get them signed and I always write a sentence or two, also.  I don't seal the envelopes because I usually write a Christmas letter and include that so I can do that before Christmas, stick it in the envelope, the they are ready to go.  Just simple things like that help so much.  I also think "Christmas" all year whenever I'm in a store.  I get lots of things on sale and pack them away for Christmas.  But, I am sure to make a list or else I'll never remember where I put them.  I write down the article and where it's hidden.  wink

 

Christmas can be so hectic but it sounds like everyone has a good handle on it....FAMILY!  That's what's truly important.  I hope all of you have a stupendous day with your loved ones.  yeah

 

Sherrine

Sherrine

Posted 12/22/2011 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
We really do need to pick and choose what is important to us. There's no way it can all get done. It's hard to find a balance, but sometimes I'll do something even though I know it may be too much. Sometimes the not doing is more of a let down and painful than paying the price. I wish I could find a way to make Christmas Day easier though, but I'm very lucky that dh helps out a lot, and I do accept help from family too now.

May you have a wonderful Christmas with those you love.
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