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On September 25, 2008 at 6:44 AM Pacific Time, KBS-TIA wrote:
3 MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!! AAACCCCKKKK!!!Yeah, I know, kill me now!!!
Actually, I get so excited for the holidays - ALL of them!!! KB and I are already discussing what types of cookies to make. Yes, new post-ops, there is a Santa!!!! You can still make cookies for your family and depending upon how far out you are, you can even have some. Just don't overdo it!! In the past, a snack of cookies might be a whole dozen, now, I'm happy with one. I still love raw chocolate chip cookie dough, but it tastes gross when you have gum in your mouth, so I make sure I chew gum so I'm not tempted to lick!!!
I've streamlined my gift-giving, too. Given the economic situation, it just makes sense. It doesn't mean that I love my friends any less, it just means that we realize we have other commitments needing our financial attention. Actually, what my various friends and I have decided is that rather than give gifts, we'd get together for a Christmas lunch, dinner, tea or coffee - sans kids!! It gives us a break and takes some of the stress off!! As far as work, well, they're not the types of people to exchange presents anyway, and I'd rather they tell me I could leave at 12 on a Friday to get some shopping done!! That would just mean so much more than them having their wives buy me some heinously scented bath products!!!
So, tell me about your holiday traditions!!! Like I said, KB and I are so excited to begin making cookies - B is my official "taster," K is the "scooper," and Happy is the official "underfooter!!!" We give LOTS away - to friends, neighbors, the local pd and firemen and the senior center. It's fun and teaches KB about the joy of giving.
New post-ops, don't worry - I PROMISE you'll be able to eat. You won't be able to or have the desire to stuff yourself as in years past, but trust me, you'll enjoy it more. Take my word for it when I tell you that a spoonful of that homemade stuffing will taste just as good but feel better than carb loading.
So don't stress, and by all means, enjoy the wonderful new gift you've given yourself!!! The holidays are meant to be about the people you love (and periodically want to choke), NOT the food!!!
Looking forward to getting together for an OH holiday gathering!!!
Tia
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