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I have tried to be in denial about the holidays. Every time I go on pinterest and I see a Thanksgiving recipe I click away. But the bottom line is the holidays are here, and I need to get with the program. My inbox is filled to the brim with holiday invites, my Thanksgiving turkey is ordered, and my holiday cards are in a box upstairs, waiting to be addressed. And I even have some presents hidden in our storage closet, waiting to be wrapped.
The reason I am in denial about the holidays is that they are just so busy, and never fail to stress me out. Every weekend is jam packed. I feel overwhelmed before they even start. It starts with me hosting Thanksgiving for both families and doesn't end until after New Years. The endless parties and work events and wrapping and holiday cards and I feel like I never have a chance to breath.
I have learned in recent years that I have to say no. I do not have to attend every event we are invited to. I cut my holiday card list way back, simply by ordering less cards. If I haven't spoken to you in a year, you do not need a holiday card. We celebrate Hanukkah, and our tradition is to do one gift a night. I have decided that every gift does not need to be a big gift.
This year, holiday comfort is going to be about keeping close friends and family close, and trying to filter the noise and busyness away. Saying no is okay. Staying home is okay. Buying small gifts, or something homemade is also ok. While this is my 10th year doing Thanksgiving, it never fails to get me completely stressed out. I'm trying to breath and remember that the most important things about the holidays are the people you love, not the perfect mashed potatoes.
Although my mashed potatoes are really good.
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Oh to be able to afford a newer mattress as not only do we have Thanksgiving (not my turn to host this year – thank goodness!) we have my daughter’s birthday, my niece’s birthday, and all the family stuff that comes with Christmas and siblings wanting to show off their brand! New! Custom! Built! House! So a good night’s sleep would be priceless. Not in the cards though so slog through we shall.
So what’s your secret for mashed potatoes? Mine is cream cheese. And butter. Lots and lots of butter.
Good attitude towards the holidays. They shouldn’t be so stressful!
We are also hosting Thanksgiving this year, but I am going to keep it low key. I am also farming out sides to my family so hopefully it won’t be TOO stressful.