Can I tell you how relieved I am Christmas is over? Gosh, I really worked myself up into a stress mess this year.
This Christmas was spent:
Listening to my partially deaf mother complain about the kids playing too loudly.
Watching my husband work his a$$ off making a gourmet meal for folks who would never invite us over because they "aren't gourmet cooks". (Gosh, I didn't realize we were so discriminating and such snobs, personally it think it is L A Z I N E S S.)
Never getting to sit down except to eat.
I turned to my husband after we had been cooking and cleaning for 8 hours straight (our own damn fault) and said, "I don't want to do this anymore".
Even our 13 y/o son who enjoys a house full of company said, "Mom, it's not fair to you and Dad to do all this work".
So put a fork in me, I'm done.
I am sorry to be such a Scrooge and I sincerely hope you had a relaxing holiday. (Whatever the heck that is.)
For my dear friends from the UK and Canada: Happy Boxing Day!
(I know this sounds way hypocritical after this bi+chy post.)
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That sounds appallingly wretched!
Argh. And after cooking all day, I spent the day mostly lazing around! And you had to work. That just makes it worse.
bad people, taking advantage of the lovely Martha and her talented DH. Bad people. Bad. Go to your room.
Send out your Christmas cards really early next year, and include the statement "Our Christmas gift to our family is to take a vacation from entertaining this year." That's not Scrooge behavior - that's just taking control of your life. You're welcome to come to my house next year - I'm certainly not a gourmet cook, but I do OK. And the neighbors like my cookies, so there would be some kind of dessert available, which is the important part.
Your mom sounds like mine - best if you let the commentary flow in one ear and out the other!
I hope you get to relax soon.
You always make me laugh!!
You sound like my mom did - she quit throwing large holiday parties about three years ago, and Christmas has been a true delight ever since! Just say "no" to Christmas stress, and enjoy yourself and time with your family!
This year was for them - next year and every year after is for you. Saying no to people who don't appreciate you is not selfish it's self preserving. Take some time now to relax you deserve it.
aw, honey, just say no!! i spent christmas writing... it was the best christmas ever!!!! hope the new year brings you much comfort and joy! :)
That sounds pretty scary, Martha! 8 hours straight cooking and cleaning. But look on the bright side, at least you're married to a gourmet cook. Nothing my husband cooks is edible. Hope you can relax now.
Love,
RAxx
It's not bitchy...just very honest and for that I love you! Lots of hugs to ya Martha...
Those working holidays get to me too - especially Mother's day. Helllloooooo I'm a mother too, so why am I in the kitchen??today?????. So yes - your Holiday Post Mortem is well deserved!
So sorry that it turned out that way. I have to admit - going from house to house and just sitting with a glass of wine and watching my kids play was...well - no, it's not fair to tell.
xoxo
Ugh! Different circumstances but I completely hear ya Martha! Glad it's over. I have been brainstorming how to make the holidays more simple and less stressful. Both our families our divorced and that makes several celebrations. Not my idea of fun. Not sure how to make it stop without everyone getting all bent out of shape. Problem is that it makes our holiday suck royally with stress. Not what it's all SUPPOSED to be about ya know?
Hubby and I went through the same feelings a few years ago at Thanksgiving time... just killed ourselves with all the preparation. The next day we made the decision not to do Thanksgiving at our house the next year. You hit a point/ age / time in life when it's your children's turn to take over the holiday tasks and celebrations at their own homes. Just saying....
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
I was just as much a Scrooge. I made way too much food. A lot got thrown out. My goal for next year is paring it down as much as possible.
I am sorry your Christmas was stressful due to your company. That is no good that you guys don't have more help. Merry Belated Christmas!!!
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