Do you ever have the feeling that there MUST be something else for you to do? I usually have this feeling after Christmas. I mean you spend so much time planning, preparing, shopping, wrapping, eating, and everything else that goes into the month long preparation that when it is all over it seems like such a letdown! I feel like I’ve been on the go for so long that now I’m quite bored. Don’t get me wrong, I have a TON of work to do as usual but I guess I miss the constant get up and go of the Christmas season.
Yesterday though I took the entire day off from work and played with my son, since I worked most of Christmas evening if you can believe it. The fact is, people want their damn articles, no matter what day of the year it is. I actually had one guy email me on Christmas Day and ask me to do an assignment for him. Granted he paid me pretty well, and of course I did it, but it was still the point. Anyhow, yesterday I took the entire day off – I was stressed and tired, and I just needed to hang out. So we watched a movie, took a bath (he did, not me, lol) with his new bubble bath which required a minimum of an hour in the tub for that event, played endless amounts of video games, and read books together which again is something we haven’t done in forever unfortunately. Anyhow, I feel relaxed and rejuvenated again! But work is bringing me down as usual :)
Anyhow, do you miss the hustle and bustle of the post-Christmas season or are you just happy that it is all done? It is kind of like shopping on the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday, it is hectic and crazy, but it gives you an adrenaline rush that you secretly live for. That’s how I feel about Christmas.
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I’m pretty happy not doing anything – quite honestly. But, today I am going to get busy (it’s already almost 1:00 – HA) and put away some of the Christmas toys and stuff. I’m glad you too time to just relax and play with your son – that was very sweet. Have a good day. Kellan
I always experience a huge let-down when the kids have opened all their gifts on Christmas morning. It’s like “all that work shopping and wrapping and it took 30 minutes to tear it all up?”
But last night I got home from work, took down my tree and everything, and I actually enjoy that my house is back to normal!
I am thrilled to have Christmas over with. Christmas and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the idea of it but I kinda hate how it works out usually. I am thrilled to have it over with!
I miss the running around a bit. I miss having a full house of friends and family more. I am still busy with post holiday shoppers at work though, seems every one is spending those gift cards.
I spent Wednesday playing boards games with thte kidlet all day.
I am not let down. Just not looking forward to packing it all up. Where is that damn magic wand when I need it?
I want it over and done. I am ready for the new year. Kind of excited about all the new stuff happening ya know?
So glad it’s over. Dread it every year. It gets worse the older I get.
You’re not alone. I miss it too. I love Christmas time so when it’s over I get a bit depressed. Tomorrow we take down the ornaments and put away the Christmas village.
The tree stays until New Years but then it goes away.
I feel your pain.
I don’t miss the hustle and bustle at all! I’m so worn out that I don’t want to go anywhere or do anything for a long time.
I think its like after a wedding. what do i do now? I dont miss it because the trees in the way, im tired of not being able to shop in peace, and I’m ready for spring. ha ha.