tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post3455390316741878808..comments2023-09-02T07:09:34.264-04:00Comments on Digging Out From Our Mess: Part of learning to accept and change some things...the long winded Holiday editionMystihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17496508600320205581noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-6484338024058575702011-11-22T07:16:48.646-05:002011-11-22T07:16:48.646-05:00I'm accepting that there will be no additional...I'm accepting that there will be no additional $$$ put towards debt, but I'm reasonably sure I can get through Christmas on cash only.<br /><br />I am also planning on using what I've got in terms of Christmas paper and such this year. I just don't have the extra money to put towards it if I can avoid it. Just think though, after Christmas when stuff ends up 75% off, maybe you can pick up some paper you LOVE to put away for next year! That is a least something to look forward to!Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348650157037720366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-82220031103252101122011-11-21T19:26:04.463-05:002011-11-21T19:26:04.463-05:00Good for you for declining to go to the party that...Good for you for declining to go to the party that you don't really enjoy! My parents are doing something similar this year - basically saying no to invites from family who have nothing to do with us on the other 364 days of the year. I think saying yes to the things that we don't enjoy or that mean little to us is what makes the holidays so dang stressful to begin with.<br /><br />But I do hope you find some fabulous holiday paper on sale after Christmas. :) And I'm so jealous of you for having your shopping almost done before Thanksgiving! I have not even started, but I think this year's shopping will be simple. Hopefully!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-75319062018175966382011-11-21T18:40:46.495-05:002011-11-21T18:40:46.495-05:00We also have a quiet Christmas. Its only us and o...We also have a quiet Christmas. Its only us and one bachelor uncle. As for shopping and wrapping being done just gives you a sense of peace and time to enjoy it.<br /><br />And good for you for not going. Why go somewhere if you have to pretend to be someone your not or somewhere that upsets your child. Peace and harmony are much more important<br /><br />JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-82570414656394286522011-11-21T18:16:18.820-05:002011-11-21T18:16:18.820-05:00We used to drive 4.5 hours in order to spend Chris...We used to drive 4.5 hours in order to spend Christmas with my two sisters. But last year we stayed home and it was much more relaxing...so, never again! And usually the weather is really bad as they live in the Muskoka snowbelt which was really stressful. So from now on we are staying home and visiting our relatives who live in our city. Strange what we do out of familial obligation. Now I just want to please MYSELF!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-46841671233756663882011-11-21T12:33:59.776-05:002011-11-21T12:33:59.776-05:00For me - the most important thing is seeing my dau...For me - the most important thing is seeing my daughter. I will get her a few things, but beyond that, my goal is to enjoy the 10 days she will be here.Rhitter94https://www.blogger.com/profile/14730386238190105989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-91936030805385495452011-11-21T11:46:55.909-05:002011-11-21T11:46:55.909-05:00This year I am going to stop trying so hard to sho...This year I am going to stop trying so hard to shop, shop, shop. I don't enjoy it. I don't want to spend the money. We will see. But i agree with your not going to your cousins. If you do not enjoy it and it is hard on the kids, don't go. I figured out in my early 40's not to hang around people that I don't enjoy!Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-10828373887019766652011-11-21T10:43:18.595-05:002011-11-21T10:43:18.595-05:00I told my sister and brother that this is the year...I told my sister and brother that this is the year that gift giving stops. Every year this needed to be said, and wasn't. We are all on tight budgets and so I told them. I hate the thought of someone buying me something because they feel obligated. I would rather they buy themselves something. <br /><br />As someone who works in various group homes with individuals with Autism, I can so appreciate your not wanting to go to the family gathering. Really, it is unfair to your son to have to go to something that clearly stresses him. The one lady I work with often ends up having a PRN for behavioural control, which could have been avoided with some foresight. Autism + loud, chaotic environments = full blown behaviour. <br />Good for you for avoiding the stress this year. <br /><br />Hope things slow dow enough for you to enjoy the holidays.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410176479138340024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465887551310827456.post-44799059609960252702011-11-21T09:45:50.308-05:002011-11-21T09:45:50.308-05:00You sound really busy! I hope stuff slows down for...You sound really busy! I hope stuff slows down for you. And I'm really jealous that you've done so much present shopping.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699594650305506763noreply@blogger.com