Busy Busy

I have no time for anything between now and Christmas. I actually have no idea how to finish my shopping even!

Yesterday we had two birthday parties, plus a hair appointment for me. Today is Generations and Mass. Tomorrow SB has cheer until 6 because competition is next week. She then has dance at 7. I have to be at Generations by 6:30 at the latest. SB needs to eat. I'm still trying to figure this all out. Oh, and the teenager has a wrestling meet. Plus, his car broke down yesterday so he'll be relying on me for transportation tomorrow! The rest of the week contains dance, more cheer practice, more dance, three more wrestling meets, all day cheer competition and hopefully getting our tree and decorating, plus rehearsal for Snow Queen. Oh, and you know, homework and life!

I always want to slow down and enjoy this time of year more, but everything happens right now. I don't know how, with children in activities in particular, it is even possible to take time to really think about the meaning of this time. My brain is so full of what I need to do. And that doesn't even include what I want to do, like bake. I LOVE to bake. But except for Christmas Eve when the kids and I do our cut out cookies, I can't figure out when to carve out the time. It really makes me a little sad.

I know these days are fleeting. And in a few years I'll have more time because my children will be on their own. And I need to relish this time of doing for them. And I do. I certainly wouldn't trade it. I just need more hours in the day!