Christmas is almost here, folks, and I cannot get started in any way, shape or form to do anything about it.
Yes, my table in the foyer has a Christmas tablecloth on it with decorations on the table. Yes, I put a bunch of red velvet bows on the front windows and at the light pole in the yard. Yes, my banner outside was changed from Fall to Winter with a snowman on it. Yes, there are elves hanging on the outside of the front door. But that is as far as I got. And I didn't do that all in one day either.
Every year it gets harder and harder to decorate for Christmas. I guess you could say I don't mind decorating and putting things about; it's taking them down and putting them away in the basement that is sort of depressing. Once you get all that colorful stuff setting around, taking it away is, like I said, quite depressing.
I have a Christmas tree with lights that gets hung flat against the wall (we don't have a regular tree because of the cats). Last year I debated whether I wanted to hang it or not. Apparently I did but I can't remember. I am not in the mood to do that this year once again. I have to clean my bathroom and change the shower curtain and commode things with the new poinsettia-designed stuff I bought earlier this year. I think about cleaning and decorating...but that is as far as I get. I have become the master of thinking about doing things. Carrying out my thoughts is another thing.
And, yes, there are all those poinsettia plants downstairs in the one large plastic container just waiting for me to take the lid off and bring them all up here to set around. I can hear them calling...I try to ignore them. They won't go away, almost every day I have to walk by that tote when I go to the freezer to find something for our dinner.
I will probably cave one of these days as we get closer and closer and just do what needs to be done, but for now all I can think of is Sunday football, taking care of my cats, and feeding my husband and myself.
3 comments:
It DOES get harder and harder. Every year I put out less and less, and I have such pretty stuff. What a shame.
I hate it! I hate starting it. I find that putting on holiday music helps. Huh. Not this year.
I have watched almost all the Christmas specials and a few movies.
We can but only try.
I agree. Putting the stuff away sucks. Sometimes I just want to throw it down the basement steps.
Glad I'm not the only one,, Only reason I do that now is because Ashlynn is here,,,, What will I do next year? I know they will not be here,,, :(
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