Why do the holidays always have to be so stressful? Every year around now, I hit a wall. And something's gotta give. I realized the other day that I haven't had a full day off in weeks, and I only have one day to myself (next Monday, if anyone's counting) before Christmas. And I have six in-laws descending upon my house sometime around the holidays to stay for several days. You'd think I'd know by now when I have guests staying in my house, but you'd be wrong.
There are some saving graces. I've done most of my shopping online this year, and I'm knitting very few gifts (which won't be posted until they're gifted, as recipients could be reading this). I made an executive decision to push back my website launch a little bit more, and to start off with fewer patterns. It is necessary for my sanity, and for quality-control. I'm actually excited about participating in this Sunday's Christmas service at Arlington Street Church (I get to do a reading, of a poem that I picked out myself - I'll post it after the service, it's lovely), and I'm also excited for our three Christmas Eve candlelight services (at 5, 7, and 9pm. Come on down if you're in the Boston area - all are welcome and it will be beautiful!)
But there is much anxiety. Did I buy the right gifts? Do I have enough time? Will I get my house cleaned for all the guests? Will there be any Christmas trees left by Sunday (my first opportunity to buy one)? Will my patterns and website ever be ready? Will they be any good? Will I ever get back to my yoga practice? I'm going to bed early, in hopes of at least addressing the last one.
I just went through your gallery and you have some gorgeous FOs there! I have always loved Katherine of Aragon. And I love the fringe; I'm so glad you kept it. So many people don't. :) Good luck on your reading and have a wonderful holiday season!
Posted by: Rosemary | December 15, 2005 at 01:42 AM
Alison, I know you will finish it all in time and even have time left over to sit and admire your tree:-) hugs happy holidays Karola
Posted by: Karola | December 15, 2005 at 11:08 AM