Thursday, December 22, 2011

Wrapping up the Christmas prep

We're coming down the wire here.

1.  All presents are bought.
2.  All presents are wrapped.
3.  Most cards are sent.  I sent them at Thanksgiving.  Now I'm getting cards from people and thinking "Did I send them a card?".  Dilemma:  Do I risk sending out TWO cards to the same people or none?  (note to self:  Next year, make a better list for cards being sent to school friends).
4.  Cookies are almost done.  We have cut out cookies (some iced, some sprinkles), spritz cookies, gingerbread cookies, and today I'm going to make Sunbutter Buckeyes.
5.  Christmas Eve and Christmas day menus are set.
6.  Grocery shopping is done (except that I forgot tartar sauce so I'll be sending the Husband out for that one).
7.  Today is sauce day.  I'm making the "gravy" for the Christmas Eve gluten free gnocchi and the Christmas Day stuffed shells.
8.  Local apple farm closes on Saturday and won't open again until May.  Stopped in and stocked up on apples, cider, pumpkin butter and got the boys their last apple cider slushies of the year.

Other than Christmas prep, I have laundry and toilet cleaning to do.  And the boys are home from school so I also have "referee duty".

I can't believe how FAST Christmas came!  It seems like just yesterday it was Thanksgiving.



2 comments:

Bailey's Leaf said...

I've briefly had that card thought, but I go by the same list every year (with a few penciled in additions), so I think I'm okay.

Santa has phoned to say that he hasn't gotten K-'s gifts wrapped yet, but that should be done before under the tree placement.

Meals? We're scabbing off the tables of family. We'll be taking sides, but otherwise, not obligated.

Cookies? Done a few weeks ago. Now for distribution.

:deep breath:

Soon enough, we'll be able to sit.

Barbara H. said...

Love your header!

Looks like your schedule is going well.

I have a Christmas card list on the computer that I print out each year and check off the names as I write the cards so I can keep track of what I've sent.