I used to get really stressed as I would always try to make everything “perfect” but now I am way more relaxed and plan to make things as easy on the day as possible and try to go with the flow a lot more. I pre make a lot of the food and ask family members to bring a plate etc… instead of trying to do it all and the day runs much more smoothly.
Definitely the family. I start presents early so it doesn’t stress me. I love cooking so much so that doesn’t bother me. Just my families comments and behaviours bother me to no end.
Christmas is a stressful period,just getting all the presents and the cost involved and making time to see family and friends! Once you sit down on Christmas Day it is all worth it!
I think the end of the year is a stressful time of year anyway – there’s a million things to get finished before Xmas shutdown, school finishes so you have kids around a lot more and I think everyone in the shops get a little manic and that feeds into everyone.
Gee Kazon, that’s just rude not letting you know if they’re coming or not. I think that’s what bugs me the most about family, they think they can do what they like and all will be forgiven.
Feeding the masses. Planning for a family meal is difficult and it makes it even harder when family doesn’t let you know upfront if they can make it or not (don’t like when family assumes they can just rock up)
It’s supposed to be a joyous event but I find myself pre-stressing in October!!
Bah humbug…..it’s beginning to feel a lot like Stuff This!! (sing it with me?? hehehe)
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