When I think of the perfect holiday scenario, I think of being able to relax and enjoy a few extra days off work. Last year, I almost lost it. Thanksgiving and Christmas were spend running here and running there and staying at get togethers for an hour so that we could run to the next one.
I don't want to sounds unappreciative of the fact that we get to be near our families. I know some of you don't have that option.
Matt and I both have large extended families. My mom has 2 sisters and 3 brothers. My dad has 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Matt's mom has 11 siblings and his dad has 10 I believe.
This year, for Thanksgiving alone, we have 5 places we are supposed to be at in three days. For Christmas last year we went to 8 different gatherings, including work parties.
When is the relaxing part supposed to take place?
The other day, I had an epiphany. Next year, I want to run away during Christmas. Go on vacation. Somewhere warm. We don't have kids. This could be done.
I texted Matt and told him my idea. He said I'd have to be real good until then. That includes, acting like I'm having a good time when we are going 15,876 places in the next 6 weeks. (I'm not the most social creature.)
Here's to dreaming.....
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Wow goodness, that is a lot! I wish you luck, I would go bonkers too!
that is a lot. it's awesome that you are close to your family geographically and that you know them though. i dont' know my extended family mostly b/c i have never lived close to them. we go to my mom's. that's it. hubby has no family nearby.
Wow and I thought we were busy with the places we have to go! But you definitely have me beat!
Goodness, you are going to be a busy lady! I have the same mindset this Christmas though. With Mister coming home for the first time in a year - there is going to be a lot of people who will want to see him, meaning were going to be constantly going places. Not that I'm complaining - I need to see my man! lol. I hope you get some time to relax and fingers crossed for a vacation next year :)
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It's important to make ground rules ... At some point, you have to cut some people off (or parties) ... everyone has to go through this ... just list the get-togethers, and identify two of them you definitely have to go to - and go to just those.
A couple of years ago we totally ran away for the holiday. We headed to Florida and laid on the beach. DO IT!
Man that's crazy!
I wish we could go somewhere warm for Christmas! I miss the warmth. In reply to your comment on my blog my favorite college basketball team is the blue devils. I have been a Duke fan since I was like 7. lol
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