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Is anyone else beat from holiday preperations?

Shorty2U — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 04:49:50 GMT

Is anyone else beat IE tired from holiday prep? I am SO glad I shopped early and wrapped everything.

Because yesterday DH and I cleaned the upstairs (including 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms) and I straightened downstairs last night after he went to bed. (I like things immaculate, especially when guests are coming).

And I have to take a lot of breaks because of my bad back. In the old days Id be done yesterday!

Today I dusted, wiped counters, cleaned sinks, swept out front, wiped windows a little (which was probably not necessary).

DH did toilet down here and bathroom floor. Later he made a pie and he handled lifting the turkey.

In morning he will do hardwood flooring and kitchen flooring while I prep the food.

By the way the turkey I asked about in another thread thawed fine, and is cooked THROUGH OUT and was cooled down and put in fridge.. I will heat it thoroughly in morning for dinner at 1230- 1 PM.

PS) The turkey took forever to roast, being its so big. Next yr I told my husband give the turkey he gets at work to charity again like he did other years. And if we don't go to daughters next yr like we usually do (except for this year) I said we should take everyone out since we celebrate Christmas Day On Christmas Eve Day with my family.lol.

Well anyway all of the above is why I haven't hosted holidays lately. I will pay for it in the morning with my back. (and after tomorrows get together, we have to drive out of town Christmas for his families dinner...lol.).

Well I usually have insomnia, I think (and hope) tonight when my head hits the pillow I will be out like a light! lol.

The good news is, I think it will all be worth it when the family arrives tomorrow!

Re: Is anyone else beat from holiday preperations?

dmod nj — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 04:58:29 GMT

Merry Christmas, shorty. To answer your question. He ll yes!!!

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VanSleepy — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:03:09 GMT

I just sat down for the first time today, and was thinking the same thing! I'll be out all day tomorrow and haven't even started cleaning up yet. Good thing only immediate family will be here Thursday, because I don't think it's going to get done.

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Pqfan — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:05:27 GMT

Shortly don't over do it. Pace yourself. I guess it is a bit late for me to say that. I am cooking almost everything tomorrow so it will be a long day.

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irishmama5 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:10:32 GMT

I'm to busy to list everything I've done today. I just got in from work it's 10p and I have several hours of cooking to do.

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bikerbabe — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:17:25 GMT

No. No holiday this year. I've been passing part of the time this past week online sitting at the hospital dealing with serious family illness. I would gladly trade being tired because I'm preparing for a celebration.

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Shorty2U — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:26:12 GMT

I figured I wasn't the only one! (As they used to say a womans work is never done!).lol.

And santaslittlehelper I am so sorry about your ill family member.

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VanSleepy — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:28:12 GMT

On 12/23/2014 santaslittlehelper said: No. No holiday this year. I've been passing part of the time this past week online sitting at the hospital dealing with serious family illness. I would gladly trade being tired because I'm preparing for a celebration.

Sorry to hear that, bikerbabe. Sending good thoughts your way.

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tansy — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:32:12 GMT

I'll be happy to see the parking lot at the market less crowded after Christmas and to be able to go to Costco easily again. At this point in my life, I've winnowed out the holiday chores that I don't like so I am not stressed. It was a different story when our parents were alive and my sons were small.

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sylviahomeatlast — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:40:22 GMT

well, I think the preparations are complete. But Mr Sylvia is having his poker friends here tonight. I thought we could relax but here they are, eating food and using dishes. (sigh)

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Libbylady — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:03:59 GMT

I did Thanksgiving for my whole family, 15 for dinner, 5 overnighters. Had a dinner party for 6 several weeks ago, will do Christmas Eve for some family, then will travel 6 hours for our 4th holiday celebration.

Always seems like a good idea as holiday season comes around. By the time they actually arrive, I'm tired crabby, and wishing it was all over. Why do we do this in order to make memories for the people we love and then our own memories are of all the prep work?

My mom made a BIG DEAL out of holidays and I do also, but now I wonder if any of my married sons will carry on when I no longer can. I doubt it Maybe today's young families will be able to put holidays in better porportion than Boomers were able to

DH has downsized his holiday must-do's. The tree is pre-lit and we no longer have lights outside on the bushes, roof, trees, etc. Fine for him, but the house still gets full-on decor, and family still wants to be fed, not to mention they want gifts. He doesn't do that anymore either! At least if I'm doing the shopping (or ordering) I can get stuff for me too and he never questions all the boxes and bags coming into the house!!

Re: Is anyone else beat from holiday preperations?

qualitygal — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:10:06 GMT

On 12/23/2014 VanSleepy said:
On 12/23/2014 santaslittlehelper said: No. No holiday this year. I've been passing part of the time this past week online sitting at the hospital dealing with serious family illness. I would gladly trade being tired because I'm preparing for a celebration.
Sorry to hear that, bikerbabe. Sending good thoughts your way.

Same here! Hope all turns out well and everyone gets home safely and well.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:29:56 GMT

I don't know how women that have 40 hour jobs outside of the home get it all done unless they don't sleep!

There's no way I could do it if I had a full time job.

God bless them.

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Preds — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:49:25 GMT

You just do it Celtic.

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jubilant — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:22:39 GMT

Not this year. I decided to simplify! No more having to rest my back for 3 days afterward. I will make some pumpkin bars this morning. Put the ham on around 11:00 (eating at 5:00 pm). Punch is made and in freezer. All I have to do is add soda pop to it. Instead of green bean casserole this year. I am just making a pot of green beans. My DD and DIL are bringing the rest....potato casserole, more dessert, etc. I am feeling much more relaxed because of it. After all is said and done, we always have such a good time and am glad I can still do it. When you really stop to think about it....... they are both going to have 2 or 3 other Christmas meals.....who really needs so much food!!!!

Gotta get busy now. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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ivey — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 06:26:03 GMT

I am exhausted. I don't feel well anyway and have been hurting all over. Plus, meds are not agreeing with me. I finally gave in and bought a lot of prepared items and it will have to do. There aren't other females who can cook right now. Never mind asking the males! Honestly, I would just like to snooze all day. And to top it all off, I have to entertain again on the 26th!

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september — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 06:30:54 GMT

On 12/23/2014 santaslittlehelper said: No. No holiday this year. I've been passing part of the time this past week online sitting at the hospital dealing with serious family illness. I would gladly trade being tired because I'm preparing for a celebration.

I understand. I've been there, and this year, I have some of that going on, too.

Our next few days will be low-key, then we'll have family get-togethers over the weekend.

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Qwackertoo — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 07:09:16 GMT

Nope. I'm chillin' this year. Takin' it easy. And let anything and everything just roll off . . . so far it is workin' great!!!! I try to make everything PERFECT . . . this year I'm just chillin'. Should have tried it years ago. So far. So good.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 07:11:00 GMT

This year, I decided to go easy on myself. I usually run myself ragged making the perfect Christmas but I decided to scale back this year. I did not have a big Christmas Eve dinner; I ordered a ton of chinese food and served it buffet style at 6pm, just family and a couple of friends. We went to the 9pm church service, not the midnight one. Christmas dinner will a roast chicken dinner and I assigned dishes to others. My daughter will bring desserts, my other daughter is making lasagna, my bff is bringing wine and an appetizer. Usually I do everthing myself. This year, with my pain problems, I needed just a little break. We are still having a great Christmas but it feels nice sitting on my couch, sipping egg nog, looking at my lovely tree We will open gifts in the morning, hubby will make his traditional Christmas breakfast.