These days, I can't seem to remember all the things I need to do, so I have become a list-maker extraordinaire. At work, I have little "p-slips" as they used to be called with stuff to do all over them. When I complete the task, I toss it in the recycle bin. Very satisfying at the end of the day to toss all those notes in the bin. At home I make a list of things and put it by the computer. I check things off and cross them out and when I am done I recycle that list too. Sometimes I don't get everything on the list done and have to decide whether to forget about doing it or transfer it to a new list.
I do too much.
I admit it. There is too much on my plate and I have NO idea how NOT to do what I think I need to do. Today I am baking cookies, packing and driving out to my daughter's house. We are supposed to go shopping at the outlets and then I am coming home tomorrow. It's a lot of driving. I am not looking forward to it, but I AM looking forward to seeing my little Squeaker. Just to snuggle a bit with my boy. He's getting big and doing all kinds of things.
How did Christmas get here so fast?
I am so not ready for it. I am trying to get into the "Christmas Spirit" but the pace of my life these days will not slow down enough for me to enjoy it. As a child, Christmas couldn't get here soon enough. As an adult,it's here before you know it. I've done SOME of my shopping, but the real baking can't begin until next week and I have three days to do it. I need to make a list ( see, a list!) of what I need to bake and what I need them for, so I can get myself scheduled and bake efficiently. Traditionally, I make oatmeal, chocolate chip and sugar cookies. I make fudgies for my husband and haystacks. I bake fruitcake that people REALLY like, and pumpkin bread and brownie bites. This year I am adding the five-minute fudge to the mix. I will probably be baking cookies Monday and Tuesday, the breads on Wednesday. I don't need to make as much as I have done in the past; one year I baked 90 dozen. This year maybe 5-6 dozen of each will do. My list will help! I usually give to neighbors and friends and take some in to work.
Want some cookies? Let me know! I'll add you to my list.
Are you insane! (Oh, wait, is that respectful? Well, it's me, so you know it is.) Robyn, I am having a rough time getting into the mood this year, too, and I am not sure why. I am trying to devote a lot more thought and time to Advent and Christmas itself, because there have been too many years when the night ofo the 25th came along, and as I went to bed, I thought, "Well, I missed it again this year." Just focus on Squeaker, Chris, fun things. I(f stuff doesn't get done - well hey. Robyn, don't miss out on Christmas!!!!!! Although, you are a good baker! (What? No hand crafted gifts for all, no home-made ornaments?) Tom
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