General Chat

Hello Paula

You sound very organised indeed, I seem to be running in circles at the moment! Have bought some pressies but no wrapping as yet, but as you say it all comes together in the end. I seemed more organised when I did work....trying to work that one out!

I think the key word for me is I "Avoided" it until the last minute which made everything so much more hectic. It is amazing how everthing seems to come together in the end..............

I used to get terribly stressed over the whole Christmas business, but as I've got older, I've learned to cope much better. Commercial pressure has a lot to answer for.
I now actually enjoy the lead up; getting ahead takes the heat out of things. I've written and posted all the cards, my old Dad's also, and bought nearly all the presents, though I always agonise over what people would like!
Now my husband is retired, he shares all the preparations, which makes it more enjoyable, and now we have time to spare before the big day, we have lots of outings planned.
However, I do still look forward to January! Quiet shops and planning the next holiday!

Well have started wrapping this afternoon....hurrah! A lot go down to Swansea so have them sorted now and parcelled up.

Geordie, my OH is a workaholic....and I am trying to get him to slow down a bit! so most of the shopping is done by myself.....I also agonise over every present I think they may like.....that's what takes me so long to get sorted! :-(

Thank heaven for vouchers! Apart from the youngest children, who, understandably love presents to open, they are a safe but acceptable option. I love to receive them myself, especially book tokens - nothing like a good long browse in a bookshop!
Yes, it's a cop out, but saves sanity!