Christmas is coming. Sooner than I think. But I’m trying to maintain my cool and enjoy the minutes I’m taking in preparation. Of course there are the gifts. I’m pretty much decided on what I want to give people, some gifts which are already bought or made, others which are still on the list of things to make/buy. I don’t have long, and the longer I wait the less options I have in case something goes horribly wrong. You know, like if I can’t find what I’m looking for. And that can happen easily with a person who doesn’t like to shop anyway.
Charlotte is all done with her shopping, at least I assume so. She always seems so with it when it comes to Christmas. I’m jealous of her organizational skills and every New Year’s Eve I vow to become more like her when it comes to getting things done. But besides the gifts (of which I have most) my preparations aren’t anything to smirk at. That is to say, things are moving along quite well.
I spent most of the day baking. I like the baking part of Christmas. And even though Husby is the one who does most of the cooking around this house, I’m the baker. When it comes to entertaining I’m not only the baker, but I’m also the cook. Every year Charlotte and I have a holiday gathering for our family. She does hers on Christmas Eve morning every year. I usually grab a weekend evening that’s available for everyone, which isn’t always easy considering the schedules of the eight of us.
But I digress. Sugar, butter, and flour were my best friends today. Christmas cookies are a must at my house. Husby is always more than willing to sample the cookies, candies, and other delectable treats I make for us and for any entertaining we might do through the season.
I’m happy with what I accomplished today, even though it wasn’t nearly as much as I would have liked to do. Those pesky household chores get pushed to the back burner when it comes to Christmastime but can’t be ignored completely. Luckily I multi-tasked and got some laundry done in between cookie batches.
Now I just have to find some time for dusting. Maybe tomorrow.
Sara these look delicious, baking is good therapy especially when people comment on your hard work. Hoping you get it all done in time to relax and put your feet up with a good glass of bubbles.
A glass of bubbles indeed! I’ve got a couple of bottles of bubbles chilling as we speak. I can hardly wait to pop the cork!
Mmmmmm. They look good!
Sugary, peanuty, and chocolatey. Not everyone’s favorite, but certainly one of mine!