Dear Blog ...

Dear Blog ...

I realize that by now you feel completely abandoned, and for that I really do apologize. But let me be frank ... you are on the BOTTOM of a VERY long list of "To Dos" right now. So you and I will have to wait to become reaquainted again until after the new year ... or possibly spring.

You see ... I am EXTREMELY behind right now! In fact, I had a mild to moderate nervous breakdown today, seeing as Christmas is only 9 days away. Don't worry! Everyone and everything escaped unharmed. I did, however, take up a fair amount of my mother's precious time on the phone today - first laughing hysterically at my brainless antics (a story for another day) and then crying at my complete frustration. But I feel lots better. I took her advice and made a list and I am going to bed NOW because I can barely see straight.

So, there you have it. It's certainly not the way I envisioned Christmas at my house 9 days prior to the greatest day of the year, but it is what it is. In fact, in my dreams I see myself cheerfully humming along with the Christmas music playing in the background. My house is spotless, the gifts (all homemade of course) are beautifully wrapped under the tree, the children are happily playing together, and the sweet aroma of freshly baked goodies streams through my house. Oh and we can't forget the perfect Christmas cards that were mailed days ago and the kind service projects that we've done for our neighbors and friends.

Welcome back to reality folks! NONE of those things took place at this house today. In fact, if you had come to my door at any point today you may have heard me yelling at the children, cursing at projects gone bad or tripping over a million things on the floor. HOWEVER ... with all that being said ... I am grateful that in this house of craziness ... there are 3 beautiful, healthy children who I adore and a man who I love with all of my heart. So on that note my friends (and dear blog who's been neglected) I bid you a fond farewell ... for at least a few more days, or weeks!