Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Wednesday,I just can't do it

     I know that this is the shopping weekend of the year, but I just can't do it.  Sorry.  I did it once not a good experience, I spent too much , it was hectic, cold, and did not make me happy so will not do the after Thanksgiving shopping thing.  I will run to rite-aid for some stocking stuffers, like hair brushes and ear buds but that is it.  I like to put things in stockings that are useful. 

     I am content to stay home play games, sleep in, then take a nap, eat too much, repeat as many times as I see fit.
     I am grateful we live in a small community that does not have large crowds.  I don't think I could handle it.  I am looking forward to wearing Christmas sweaters that were hand knitted years ago.  I love them they are warm and beautiful. I am looking forward to my family.  Two daughters will be with us and my sister is hosting so I don't have all that to worry about.

     I was able to get a few more piles done in the shop and I have to get to Joanns today for a zipper.  I have started the 5th ball gown costume and will finish it this morning and then onto the last one which I hope to have done by tonight.

     I was able to really clean and organize the back room.  I went through the pantry storage and brought up everything that was close to a past due date so those items can be cooked right away.  The pantry is a little leaner, but we still have plenty.

     At supper time last night I started my pies.  I pulled 4 crusts out of the freezer and my frozen pumpkin puree.  I made 2 pumpkin pies and one cherry and one blueberry. The kitchen was a huge mess after so I cleaned it up but left the floor for hubs.  He was anxious for pie and tore into a pumpkin one like a cave man, so his punishment is the kitchen floor.  I mean he couldn't get out a knife and a pie server?  Not just use a fork and dig out a piece of pie like you are operating a back hoe.  Men!

     I am in charge of sweet potatoes, pies, relish tray, cheese ball/crackers, oyster stuffing (for hubs),home made rolls, squash, green beans.  I have every thing here, that I need.  Hubs can put together the cheese ball and relish tray with instruction, so I have put him in charge of that.  He also smoked some trout so we will add that, yum.  I will do the stuffing and sweet potatoes today and just reheat them and the rolls tomorrow.

     I have to get all those costumes done so I can clean up the dining room.

Right now I am going to clean myself up and go get the things I need and get to work in the shop with costumes and sewing so I can enjoy the Holiday with my family.  I hope you all can have a Happy Holiday with your loved ones.

     I feel so little pressure this year and I don't know why.  I still have many irons in the fire, the Nutcracker is coming up, Christmas shopping, the open house, church Christmas work.  But I feel more in charge.

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.

Kim
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  1. SAMNovember 21, 2018 at 12:27 PM

    Take care though Kim. It is a big year of change for you-you deserve to feel less stress, so make sure you don't over fill with something else.

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  2. slugmamaNovember 21, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Don't forget the 2 free Butterfingers(after Bonus Cash)when you go to R-A to get the ear buds and hair brushed! lolz
    Other than R-A I don't "do" Black Friday either.
    Have a wonder filled day with your family.

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    1. Out My windowNovember 23, 2018 at 11:10 AM

      I did do rite aid, we didn't carry some of the things here but I did get socking stuffers and chocolates. Now to stay out of them is the problem.

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  3. LindaNovember 21, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    It seems you are in charge of way too much for the dinner. Don't fall off the wagon and do too much. Oh, I forgot you are taking steroids. Happy Thanksgiving Day. That is so funny about your husband's attack of the pie. Were people trying to take it away from him or eat it while he got the pie server?

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    1. Out My windowNovember 23, 2018 at 11:11 AM

      No he is just a cave man that is all. Put food in front of him and watch out.

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  4. Anne in the kitchenNovember 21, 2018 at 11:43 PM

    I agree with Sam. Take care of yourself first, then everyone else!
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Black Friday will see me sitting on my white dimply butt drinking coffee. I did it when the kids were young, but there is no reason for me to fight the crowds anymore.

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    1. Out My windowNovember 23, 2018 at 11:12 AM

      White dimply, sounds like the name of a fancy bake shop.

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  5. LindaNovember 22, 2018 at 6:13 AM

    Maybe the reason you can do so much and not feel so stressed is because your mother is not there to deal with during a stressful time.

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    1. CaroleNovember 22, 2018 at 8:10 AM

      I agree!

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    2. Out My windowNovember 23, 2018 at 11:12 AM

      I think that is part of it and also just letting go. Like really who care that the house is perfect?

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  6. BlessNovember 23, 2018 at 1:48 AM

    Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. I don't do Black Friday shopping, either!

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  7. RobynNovember 23, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    Hi Kim,
    I also did as much cooking as possible ahead of time. A few years back I made a vow that I absolutely refuse to stress out around the holidays. I did that my entire life. No more... Simple as possible.. Those cherry and blueberry pies sound delicious!! I love cherries and blueberries. I bet the ball gowns are BEAUTIFUL. Have you ever shared any of your work here on the blog?. .I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    XO

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  8. Mama to 12, so farNovember 26, 2018 at 5:16 AM

    Oh my! It is like we are twins when it comes to shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. I also did it once. Vowed never again and haven't! My husband always says, "if they can sell it at that price, they can sell it at that price all the time!" LOL! I baked a lot of stuff and made granola day before too. Twins, I tell you.

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