Actually, I haven’t worked out any tips on how to avoid Christmas stress, other than to start drinking now…
I was doing OK until a moment ago and now I’ve lost my Delia Smith Christmas book which is a total disaster. Unless I follow her minute by minute instructions on how to get through the day I might as well cancel it now. WHERE IS IT? I bet one of my children have hidden it just to see how I cope.
I can feel panic rising on the streets. I still haven’t finished my Christmas shopping and my children have wrapped a few presents for me and now I can’t remember who is getting what. My list isn’t getting any shorter, but at least I’ve got a huge turkey taking up the entire fridge.
I went to a lovely Christmas party last night – loads of kids and adults all together. My friend has given me a present – it’s definitely a book. She’s really in to crafts and is constantly trying to get me to do something creative…..so I’ve decided that it’s most probably a book called “How To Knit Your Own Boyfriend”.
I texted her today and thanked her for the present. She sent back “Pink face, yellow hair. Green and red dungarees – tangerine scarf. Mmmm. Things are looking up! x”
Can’t wait.
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hope you manage to find Delia before the big day – love her countdown
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Tips for a stress free Christmas? Purchase Airline ticket for December 15 (ish) to anywhere warm – 25oC or above – must have smart hotel, sandy beach, blue sea, palm tress etc. Depart, without telling anyone, lie on beach, gentle rotation to achieve even, all over tan!…..return to UK January 15 – or thereabouts…..could it be easier…?
December 24th, 2009 at 12:48 am
I wish x
December 24th, 2009 at 7:16 am
I wish I could get away from it all but the price of a plane ticket would be more expensive than my present budget put together. You’ll get through christmas. Why don’t you try changing from turkey? I was so sick of it that one year I asked the kids if they wouldn’t mind a raclette. They were so relieved that they didn’t have to face a turkey again – and it’s so simple to set up.
Next year, be different!
Happy christmas, Lulu xx
December 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Next year then perhaps I will take “m”’s advice and go off somewhere hot, like on a beach and do a turkey impression (not literally – just the gentle roasting bit – or does that sound worse?). Or Zed’s and cook something easier. Lx
December 24th, 2009 at 9:46 am
lol….I very carefully avoided a roasting reference….!
December 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Lulu, it’s not just easier – but enjoyed by ALL. Trust me, as Jack Bauer would say.