I'm sick...and my sisters are distressed/crazy .....they can't contain their insanity.

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This past week has been quite an adventure! Friday the 18th was the last day of school in the 2009 year. Now we don't have to go back until January 4th...2 whole weeks of freedom....whoop. What do I do with myself? I've had a lot of friend time since we watched all 3 Lord of the Rings movies. That was a blast! We did it over 2 days since schedules wouldn't allow it to happen in one day. On the second day we made gingerbread houses during it. I have found that if you hot glue your gingerbread/graham crackers first it takes a lot more to make them collapse. Some may say it's cheating....but really I'm just using superior building tools. :)

Now, I must admit I haven't really been that great at getting into the Christmas spirit this year. It seems like I have so much that needs to get done....then there is always more after that. I've had a hard time getting rid of distractions because I have a 'fix it' quality to me that hinders me quite a bit sometimes because I worry and stress over whatever it is until I've fixed it but sometimes I just make it worse and worse because I don't leave it alone. Sometimes one must go with whatever is happening, learn to keep living through it, and eventually everything will be fine. That is something I'm still working on.

Another thing: I don't much like company on Christmas. I love staying home and being with my family. My sisters and I can entertain each other for hours on end and when we get tired of it we pull mom and dad in for fresh ideas. My sisters are crazy and can't contain their insanity. Sometimes they pull me into their mental state and I become insane too. :) My sisters are my best friends and I have the most fun with them. Friends are amazing, extended family is great too, but when it comes down to it, I would rather be with my sisters on Christmas. I'm sorry if that seems really bold, but what can I say? I'm my mother's daughter.

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