I'm not feeling Christmas this year.

[redheadbaker]

I normally love Christmas.

Just not feeling it this year. I don't feel like digging out the tree decorations. I don't feel like wrapping.

We haven't done any of our usual traditions, and S.O. just informed me he intends to work on his car all weekend (it won't start). I don't know why he won't just consult a mechanic. It's not like he doesn't know three off them who would cut him a break on parts and labor, so it's not a money issue.

How can I get out of this grinchy mood?

[ChillyMcFreeze]

I'm only just inching toward Christmas cheer. I just haven't been feeling it this year. I'm sorry.

[zelda25]

I'm with you. Everything just feels off-kilter lately and I just can't get it up for Christmas this year.

[secretlyevil]

Just start going through the motions and one minute you're going through the motions and the next you're excited because it's Christmas. Or at least you went through the motions and DS had a good holiday.

This year it's just too hectic. I'm not enjoying things as much as I want to. I feel overwhelmed and exhausted, I don't even have any kids FFS.

Next year, I am going to cut waaaaay back.

[IIOY]

Here, I will help. What does an elf learn in school?

The ELFabet.

There, feeling better?

No?

Hmm.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 19, 2013 16:14:41 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Here, I will help. What does an elf learn in school?

The ELFabet.

There, feeling better?

No?

Hmm.

LOL

Sounds like the bad jokes S.O. is constantly telling me.

[secretlyevil]

redheadbaker - you did have a rough year, it's to be expected that you might not be all mistle toe and holly jolly. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Another thing you can do is just pay attention to DS - he'll share his excitement of the holiday with you, I'm sure.

[eponinepontmercy]

Have you tried baking? If you need to make some cookies, I can take them off your hands. That's just the kind of friend I am.

[secretlyevil]

Dec 19, 2013 16:20:46 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

Have you tried baking? If you need to make some cookies, I can take them off your hands. That's just the kind of friend I am.

You missed her blog updates, she has MADE cookies.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 19, 2013 16:21:55 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:20:46 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

Have you tried baking? If you need to make some cookies, I can take them off your hands. That's just the kind of friend I am.

You missed her blog updates, she has MADE cookies.

Currently nomming on a Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie.

I need some milk.

[heyjude]

Dec 19, 2013 16:17:32 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

redheadbaker - you did have a rough year, it's to be expected that you might not be all mistle toe and holly jolly. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Another thing you can do is just pay attention to DS - he'll share his excitement of the holiday with you, I'm sure.

I agree with this. Go easy on yourself. It's okay to feel less spirited. And if the occasion warrants, egg nog and rum can make me feel festive.

Hugs.

[cattledogkisses]

I was determined that I was going to go ahead as usual with all of the holiday stuff this year even though H isn't here, but with trying to do the tree and the presents and the cards and the decorating and baking etc etc etc by myself, plus being insanely busy with school/work the last couple months, I've been feeling more stressed than festive.

I'm heading to my parents' for the holidays tomorrow, so hopefully once I'm with family the holiday spirit will kick in. It's hard to feel jolly by yourself.

[secretlyevil]

Dec 19, 2013 16:24:31 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:21:55 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

You missed her blog updates, she has MADE cookies.

Currently nomming on a Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie.

I need some milk.

How do I get on the cookie receiving list?

[NewOrleans]

I'm sorry, redhead.

Maybe pack your little guy into the car and drive around looking at Christmas lights? Or have him do something cute like make handprints into reindeer antlers and stick a red pompom and googly eyes? Do you have a DSLR (or a point and shoot would work)? You could take your son's pictures in front of the tree and play with the settings to get some nice lights in the background?

If you have snow, you could pelt your husband with snowballs while he works on the car.

[secretlyevil]

Dec 19, 2013 16:38:20 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

If you have snow, you could pelt your husband with snowballs while he works on the car.

If only I had snow, I would totally do this to my H. He deserves it. Taking life to seriously lately.

[gpw]

I've even tried going through the motions and I just can't get it. I was going to make cookies today, but that didn't happen. I'm hoping to at least get out to the movies tonight (that's not christmas-y, though).

H is off work right now and he's driving me absolutely batty.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 19, 2013 16:38:20 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

If you have snow, you could pelt your husband with snowballs while he works on the car.

LOL, we have had three snowstorms already.

Yet temperatures are supposed to get close to 70 this weekend.

I like the idea of driving around to look at Christmas lights. My dad used to do that with me.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 19, 2013 16:40:32 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:38:20 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

If you have snow, you could pelt your husband with snowballs while he works on the car.

If only I had snow, I would totally do this to my H. He deserves it. Taking life to seriously lately.

If you seriously want some, PM me your address and I'll ship some (and eponinepontmercy can have some too).
I made half-recipes of the cookies I've been blogging and we will still never be able to eat them all.

[secretlyevil]

Dec 19, 2013 16:40:50 GMT -5 gpw said:

I've even tried going through the motions and I just can't get it. I was going to make cookies today, but that didn't happen. I'm hoping to at least get out to the movies tonight (that's not christmas-y, though).

H is off work right now and he's driving me absolutely batty.

You're sick and you've had finals. Be lazy for a couple of days and do everything you can to fight sickness. Once you're healthy, you'll be ready to celebrate.

[secretlyevil]

Dec 19, 2013 16:43:31 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:40:32 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

If only I had snow, I would totally do this to my H. He deserves it. Taking life to seriously lately.

If you seriously want some, PM me your address and I'll ship some (and eponinepontmercy can have some too).
I made half-recipes of the cookies I've been blogging and we will still never be able to eat them all.

::trips overherself to go PM::

[eponinepontmercy]

I love cookies so much.

That's what I'm taking from this post. I need a Rascal for Christmas.

[josieposy]

Fly over to my house and we'll get drunk. Bring the cookies!

[IIOY]

Dec 19, 2013 16:43:31 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:40:32 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

If only I had snow, I would totally do this to my H. He deserves it. Taking life to seriously lately.

If you seriously want some, PM me your address and I'll ship some (and eponinepontmercy can have some too).
I made half-recipes of the cookies I've been blogging and we will still never be able to eat them all.

WHAT?!?

ETA: Give me your address.  I'll be right over.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 19, 2013 18:50:40 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:43:31 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

If you seriously want some, PM me your address and I'll ship some (and eponinepontmercy can have some too).
I made half-recipes of the cookies I've been blogging and we will still never be able to eat them all.

WHAT?!?

ETA: Give me your address.  I'll be right over.

LOL

[racegrrl714]

Dec 19, 2013 16:03:29 GMT -5 zelda25 said:

I'm with you. Everything just feels off-kilter lately and I just can't get it up for Christmas this year.

I'm here too. With the move this weekend we won't even be putting up any tree or decorations. I just barely decided to go ahead and get stockings tonight but only because we have a cool new fireplace at the new house. I'll be glad when it's over, frankly.

[sushi]

I think it's partly b/c Thanksgiving was so late this year. One moment I was on a Thanksgiving trip, and then I was halfway into December before I even blinked.

I'm definitely not feeling the cheer. I have too much to do and not even time/energy to do them.

[downtoearth]

I always have more cheer after a few motivational glasses of wine or spiked eggnog. I'd try that first.

[secretlyevil]

Dec 19, 2013 19:21:57 GMT -5 @dontcallmeshirley1 said:

Dec 19, 2013 16:21:55 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

You missed her blog updates, she has MADE cookies.

I say this with absolutely no snark--I love how you school everybody who has failed to keep up with thread progression. Legitimately

I really have no idea why I have started doing this. I think I'm probably spending way too much on here.

[earlgreyhot]

I'm having a hard time this year too. I'm getting the basics done (gifts for family, teachers, building staff) but no extras (no cute cards, cute pictures, no special baking). Am hoping once we head out on our trip I'll start feeling it more.

[Alyssa]

I wasn't feeling it until we put the tree up and then it suddenly seemed Christmas-y in our house.  I know the feeling though, before I had kids, the holiday season would make me feel depressed.  I think I longed for the magic of Christmas when I was a child.  Being an adult, it just wasn't fun at all, it turned into stressful shopping days at the mall and not knowing what to get people.