Totally Christmas

Score! I am done wrapping presents! It’s been a weird time for me, lately. Usually I am more excited about Christmas, or maybe more “in the spirit” than I have been this year. Winter came too soon, and Christmas has snuck up on me so quickly. (Just realized “snuck” isn’t a word, but what else fits more appropriately in that sentence? Not a word, schmot a word!) This year has been the busiest yet for me, so I guess that is playing a big part in all of this. My projects are piling up, and all the preparation and training that I’m doing for my Doula certification and Birth Assistant training is getting to be a bit overwhelming. And really, I brought this all on myself. I could be taking my time on all of this, instead of cramming NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), STABLE (Sugar and SAFE Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support), and CPR courses in between the months of December and January. But, taking my time on stuff is not what I do. If I want something, I go for it. And I REALLY go for it. I am so ready to start working, that I’m willing to take on a bit of stress. So, as all of these things are on my to-do list, I have neglected the fact that I need to relax over the holidays. I get so caught up in the what’s nexts, that I forget to put relaxing as a priority. Now that it’s 2 days from our first family Christmas celebration, I’m prepping myself to just let things sit and RELAX. I think I can do it. Maybe if I write it down and can cross it off after a couple of days that will help.