Merry Christmas=Stress

Lots of toys, family, good food, trash all over the house, dishes, cooking,shopping, traveling.  Boy, these times can be pretty stressful but fun all at the same time.  What is your biggest worry for these 2 days?  mine is: other then having to drive to Portland for a FOllow up appt. for DH, and tons of things that need to be done here.  I would have to say my biggest stress is my DD's fiance.  He is so moody and we never know when he will be pouting or smiling.  I've never seen anything like it.  He was here on Sat. and didn't say a word to anyone for 2 hours.  after his little girl unwrapped her gifts (cause she couldn't be here tonight) he got up, packed up car and waited for DD in the car.  No bye or thank you????  Drives me nuts, I don't know if I can make it through another night of his "temper" tantrums.  OH< one more stress, I"ve gainned 5 lbs. in one week.  I think I should be pouting. NOw off to give showers to my 2 men.  Oiyyyy, this is getting old really fast.  Ya'll have a great Holiday.

HUgs, Cheryl

You are so right, Christmas can be so stressful, esp when money is tight, the weather interferes with shopping trips to finish and loved ones getting home...

AND...it is about a little baby.  When I get overwhelmed I focus on the Reason for the Season -that I believe-, and the other stuff becomes not so important. 

I can't imagine how difficult it is for you not to know WTH is going on with DD's guy, how uncomfortable for everyone.  You are a wonderful giving mom and if he doesn't see that, well, you keep being who YOU are and don't worry about his reactions.  Be true to you-loving, giving, funny, and caring, he'll either come around to trust you are real or he won't.  Love him anyway!!

Merry Christmas, friend!!!
Kate

my stress is my car tanking again after just putting 1300.00 into it - another 350.00. This has been one expensive year.....and asmuch as I don't really care for my job.....I am grateful to have one right now.

I'm not a religious person - but I do celebrate this holiday in my own way - I use it to share times and memories with friends and small gifts -not stressful, just fun.

Oh, I hear you!  I have a brother-in-law like that. Walks in to a room and just sucks the life out of it.  You have to walk on eggshells because you never know what kind of mood he'll be in or what will set him off.  Good luck with that!  Maybe she'll wise up and get rid of him.... ooopps did I type that? Merry Christmas to all!

I'm so sad... been crying all afternoon.  I"m tired, frustrated, just want my family to all get along and have a wonderful xmas eve, enjoying the food and gifts, play games, music.  But no one talks.... I've worked so hard, and do, every year.  why would this xmas be any different.  then, there is my little xmas sock, that sits empty this year and reads "Hoppy"... I still miss my puppy sooo much.  HIs cute little face, his eagerness when someone drops thier food, finding all his bones under the tree, amoung the gifts and most of all his LOVE for me.  I can just see those big black eyes, looking at me and waiting for me to jump up from my chair.  I hope someday to see him again.  Merry Christmas All,  and to you too my little baby boy....

I love you, mama

Cheryl........You brought tears to my eyes!  Thank you!   I truly wish that everything works out for you!  You work hard to make things "right" for everyone......just be YOU and try to enjoy all the hard work you've done.....if everyone else can't appreciate it.....then I think it's THEIR loss!
And, Yeah...it IS a stressful time of year!  No doubt!   Take a deep breath and "dive back in"!
Wish you and your family ALL the best!!!!!!! 

All went soooo well. he was in a great mood, I gave him a big hug and told him thank you, we had a great night, ate like PIgs, (not so good), played games, then tried to put things together (again, not so good)  we all cried about our baby boy.  I never thought this would happen.  He iswith us here today, we could all feel him here. 


Love to all,
mama Loves you

Once again the power of prayer and collective strength wished on by people who love you worked!! I am soooo happy that you had the Christmas you were hoping for.  Love to you, hold on to it tightly, you'll need the memories again, you are a family after all!! LOL