Quilting at Christmas

I am just sitting here thinking of all the things I need to do before Christmas and then thinking of my 3 quilting deadlines.  I'm wondering how I am going to fit it all in.  I love so many parts of the Christmas season the lights,  secrets,  Christmas carol evenings, creating  and the lovely time with family and friends.  I find some parts very challenging I.E end of year functions,  shopping, crowds, too many things to do, and everything being left to mum.  Every year I drop something to try and keep my head above water and every year things still keep on getting busier. 

I have decided this year to only go to functions that are important and ones we want to attend.  I have also tried to simplify my gift giving.  So far I am feeling less stressed.  hopefully this will continue so that all of Christmas will be more joyous. 

So my goals before Christmas run as follows

• Be happy
• Be loving to everyone, especially my family
• K.I.S.S keep it simple sister
• Enjoy Christmas
• Get some sleep
• Create everyday
• Keep balanced
• Be excited with my kids
• And celebrate the real reason for Christmas....The birth of Jesus