Slow down Christmas!!

Today and yesterday have been so hectic it’s not even funny. I am fully stressed and worried I won’t get everything done in time for our dinner tomorrow and not to mention get all the presents wrapped. I still have to wrap Rans’ presents for Pete’s sake!!

Yesterday morning we left around 10:30 AM and ran to Wal-Mart to pick up some last minute gifts, wrapping supplies, and also got some pictures printed off. I got the pictures of me and Rans from our trip to Atlanta when we went to the hockey game with my sister and Mary. They turned out pretty good. After Wal-Mart we had to rush home, unload my car, and then head to get everyone’s haircut. Of course me and my mom got our color redone. Yes, my hair gets dyed a slightly lighter shade than what it usually is. Basically it’s got some copper tones and it brings out my natural highlights a lot better. I love it. My younger sisters and brothers both got their haircuts as well. So all in all at least everyone’s hair will be looking good for Christmas. Lol. After haircuts, we stopped by Sonic, picked up some dinner, and then headed to Fashion Bug because I was in search of a new bra since my favorite one got ate by the washer. I also got some cute socks to go with my Sperry’s. After Fashion Bug, we had to run out to the mall so I could get Rans’ present. It was pretty expensive but so worth it. Then after the mall we stopped by the Honeybaked Ham store to pick up a ham and turkey breast. I love their ham, it’s so good. After that we finally headed home and ate dinner. We didn’t get home until 7 PM and we had to wait on Beth to get home so we could leave again. My step-dad ended up calling before we left so Beth picked him up and we finally headed back to Wal-Mart around 11 PM. We did not get home, get everything unpacked, and ready for bed until 3 AM. I was so tired.

This morning I thought I was going to die. Every muscle and bone in my body hurt like crazy. I think my body was definitely telling me I over did it. I didn’t mean to but things had to get done. Today I’ve spent the whole day cooking and cleaning up the house while washing loads of laundry. We have to be at my aunt’s by 5:30 PM and then we’re headed to church for the Christmas service. At least we are supposed to. A little while ago we got a call telling us that my step-dad’s Uncle Edward died. That is really sad to lose a loved one, especially during the holidays ya know. My step-dad is really tore up. I don’t even think he’s going to go to my aunt’s with us. I don’t blame him for wanting to have some time to himself. I’d be the same way. After my aunt’s house and church we have a crap load of wrapping to do. I still have not wrapped Rans’ presents or any other gifts I got everyone. Ugh, I hate being so behind and unorganized. I am not the neatest person but I freak out when I have a long to-do list and feel like everything is unorganized.

Tomorrow morning after everyone opens presents we plan on eating cinnamon and orange rolls while getting the house ready for our dinner. Between breakfast and lunch/dinner I need to run to my dad’s and exchange gifts there. After my dad’s me and Rans are supposed to come back here, eat, and then leave for his house. I’m not sure what we’re going to do at his house. I think we might exchange gifts. I don’t care, I’m just happy to spend our first Christmas together!

I find myself having a strong urge to just be around my family right now. With all that’s going on with my dad and the drama my brother is going through, I just want to be with everyone and feel all safe for once. I just am scared what 2009 holds for my family. I hate thinking about the what-if’s. I’m just going to put my faith in God and trust him to take care of my family and me. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!!! Merry Christmas everyone!! So until next time, later gators.