Post-Christmas Blahs
I have those post-Christmas blahs. Not blues, because I'm not depressed. I'm just... BLAH.
That's mostly because my daughter's little stomach bug hopped into me yesterday and over the last 36 hours I've been curled up in a ball with achey muscles and slight fever.
On the plus side, I've lost five pounds.
I'm also feeling kinda BLAH because of all the holiday-related clutter. You know, the new toys and games the kids have been playing with the last few days. Not to mention the Christmas decorations that have worn out their welcome.
It's time to de-Christmas this house. I can't wait to get it all back into storage. I love putting it up, but a month later I'm more than ready to take it back down.
The hardest task ahead of us is finding space for all those new toys and games. We'll be sorting through the old things and getting them out the door. It's almost as hard for me as it is for my kids, especially when I think about how much some of those toys cost.
Hopefully I'll shed this BLAH feeling over the weekend, as I get back to full strength and start in on cleaning up the house.
New Year's Day always brings good cheer to me, as I look forward to the exciting possibilities of the year ahead. I hope it brings happiness to you and your family as well. See you then!
That's mostly because my daughter's little stomach bug hopped into me yesterday and over the last 36 hours I've been curled up in a ball with achey muscles and slight fever.
On the plus side, I've lost five pounds.
I'm also feeling kinda BLAH because of all the holiday-related clutter. You know, the new toys and games the kids have been playing with the last few days. Not to mention the Christmas decorations that have worn out their welcome.
It's time to de-Christmas this house. I can't wait to get it all back into storage. I love putting it up, but a month later I'm more than ready to take it back down.
The hardest task ahead of us is finding space for all those new toys and games. We'll be sorting through the old things and getting them out the door. It's almost as hard for me as it is for my kids, especially when I think about how much some of those toys cost.
Hopefully I'll shed this BLAH feeling over the weekend, as I get back to full strength and start in on cleaning up the house.
New Year's Day always brings good cheer to me, as I look forward to the exciting possibilities of the year ahead. I hope it brings happiness to you and your family as well. See you then!
Permalink posted by Phil at 12:50 AM
7 Comments:
Thank you Phil, may the new year also bring more and more happiness to you and the family.
I agree, I had enough of our tree and just want to pack it up now. The kids don't even put the lights on any more so what's the use.
Hope you recover soon, drink lots of Gatorade/Powerade.
We still haven't had our big family get-together yet. Not until MONDAY!
Mind if I cut and paste your blog post to my blog? We are in exactly the same boat.
-OD
I have been feeling much the same with the blahs! I think its all the build-up then... its back to everyday stuff... those lingering 5 lbs over the last month dont help either! lmao!!
Interesting blog! cheers! Kate
Happy New Year to you, too!
We have the toy spatial conundrum going on, too. I actually do the cleaning out and making room part before Christmas in anticipation of the new toys. I let the kids help me select toys they no longer use and we donate them to the Women's Shelter thrift store. Not only does it make more space, but it helps take the edge off their "gimmes" to see that others are in need.
Hope you guys have a healthy rest of the winter, now that the cold bugs have made their rounds through your family!
I get the same way too. But I keep putting off putting away Christmas decorations. And the excess of toys does bother me too...it's just overwhelming to suddenly have so much more in the house. Next year I'm going to take Katrina's advice and give some things away before Christmas.
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