At least I remembered

something this week.  It has been a hectic, crazy and sad few days.  I keep trying to catch up on things and fall miserably behind on others.  I feel like I have so much to get accomplished as not only is Christmas going to be here soon, but January 6 is now less than a month away.

Despite everything going on, I finally remembered St. Nicholas Day. I had been wanting to do this for years with the kids, but the day would come and go before I could remember.  How we ever managed to do the 13 Santas in Iceland with my memory is beyond me!  

Somehow I managed to remember to remind the kids and sure enough, the shoes were filled with candy Tuesday morning...amazing!  

Now don't think we have a tree up yet.  Well, not "the" tree, as that was supposed to happen Saturday.  However, Peter has to make a trip a quick trip out of town this weekend.  I'd opt to surprise him with a tree in the living room upon his return, but with my luck, I'd still be at the tree place trying to tie the darn thing to the car!  So, we will save that fun family event for the following week, which will give us more time to enjoy the tree post-Christmas (not that it would come down before the Epiphany anyway).  Considering I am still re-organizing the living room, I'm quite relieved to have a bit of a reprieve. 

In the meantime, we are enjoying a little tree that we picked up for a song last week.  Nick fell in love with this one and I just couldn't say no.  He has been decorating it with his fire engine ornaments from Uncle Bill and it just needs a few lights and a garland to be complete.

I have to admit, I'm spending the holiday season more than a little nervous.  I have yet to call the plastic surgeon to find out the results of the CT scan and I am assuming that everything is a go since I have not been contacted.  I know this surgery will be a good thing, but the idea of such a long procedure, being in the hospital for several days and a 4-8 week recovery period has me shaking in my boots a bit.  I keep trying to find stories of those who have undergone the same procedure and find that the overwhelming consensus is deep satisfaction (with the DIEP...ha!).  This should reassure me, but I still find myself wavering.  

Then I look in the mirror and realize I have to do something.  I can't keep up the farce of trying to look and feel normal when I don't.  So, I continue my quest to have everything uber-organized in time and pray that I am making the right decision.  Only time will tell, right?

 

 

Comments

[A Daring Adventure]

It's the right decision.

IT'S THE RIGHT DECISION.

Do not pass GO, do not collect $200... be Nike and

JUST DO IT!

[Becky]

Hang in there! You are doing awesome. I am amazed by all that you have accomplished during this time. We'll be pulling for ya. I hope you have a fantastic Christmas.

[Cristi]

The shoes look so cute! Hooray for you remembering with all you have going on! I usually remember things when I see someone else post about doing them, a day too late :)

[christy]

I think you've made the right decision, but only you know for sure. That tree is darling! And I love that you did the candy in the shoes! I'll have to do that when mine are older...if I can remember! :)