Monday, January 12, 2009

What Was I Thinking??

Yesterday started the annual period in my life I call my "What Was I Thinking" period. Actually I call it my "What the H*** Was I Thinking?" period, but I didn't want to offend anyone. It's when I start de-Christmassing the house. I have eight Christmas trees to undecorate. I have hundreds of ornaments to wrap in bubblewrap. I end up filling up 12 of those big rubbermaid storage tubs with Christmas stuff. And, all the empty storage tubs are (where else?) up in the attic and after I fill them they have to go (where else?) up in the attic.

This wouldn't be quite so bad if I weren't right in the midst of getting ready for the Nashville Needlework Market. I have 3500 chart to put together before the end of January.

So, why do I do this to myself every single year?? I truly haven't a clue. I love Christmas. I love decorating for Christmas. I love every part of Christmas. Maybe it's because I was born on December 27th. Christmas is in my genes. Or something.

3 comments:

The Cinnamon Stick said...

Would it help to tell you - you are not alone - probably not!!! ..I just found your website and visited your wonderful home with all your wonderful Christmas decorations. I must say it was well worth all the time and effort of your decorating - I really enjoyed my visit.. - 3500 you say?? - sending goode wishes your way - it will all get done. Judy

Lori from Notforgotten Farm said...

Hey Kathy!
it was soooo good to see you and Anne last week!
Thanks for coming by the shop, hope to see you again soon...we MUST get together & create!!!

Blessed be,
Lori from Notforgotten farm

Anonymous said...

LOL, you're not the only one. While I don't have as many trees as you do, all my decorations tend to be lights on the house and yard...and in my bedroom. One year for Christmas, my husband decorated my computer and desk with blinking lights. I was also born in December, but I don't know whether to attribute this love of Christmas lights to the child within...or the idiot. lol

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