Right? We could all lie and say this is a great time of year. A time in which one gets to see family and friends that you haven't seen since this time last year. Holiday parties, good treats, joy, joy JOY! Here is what I think about the holiday; Financial doom that you will be paying back for years to come!
I know I seem doom and gloom right now but this is reality my friends! I have never been good at holding my tongue and more importantly not speaking the truth, even when it hurts. The bottom line here is I have four children that I (I mean "Santa") must provide holiday bliss to. Holiday bliss does not come cheap when your kids get past the toy years. Why can't my twins just be happy with a pack of gum and a baby doll? Oh no, they want ipod touches, digital cameras, netbooks and other electronics. I am sure many of you reading this can relate. If you can't relate, thank your lucky stars that you are free from these worries.
In my case, having same-sex twins, it is especially difficult. Why? Well here's the thing, they both ask for entirely different things or sometimes the same things. This year it was different things but now I am worried that when one or the other discovers what the other got they might not be so happy about the gifts they received. One of them asked for something a little more expensive than the other so now I have to even up the anty by getting more for the other. I can see Christmas morning now; WHY DID SHE GET 5 GIFTS AND I ONLY GOT 2? God help them if they act ungrateful for the presents they get! My fragile ego can't take it.
Anyway, I have decided that due to my current economic crisis (IE; destroyed rental property and extra mortgage payment responsibility. Oh and lest we not forget, still paying for last years' Christmas gifts) that I am not buying gifts for anyone in our family above the age of 18. Sorry people, I love you all but that's all you are getting this year - my love!
Since I haven't updated my blog in awhile I will give you a quick run down of my activities over the past couple of weeks:
First of all, a couple weeks ago I had an endometrial ablation. I am hoping that this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have to tell you, even if it doesn't work 100% with my period issues, I did get some good quality sleep via anesthesia. Gotta love that!
Secondly, Michelle and I had a Tacky Christmas Sweater Party! It was loads of fun and will become a yearly tradition.
Lastly, I have been helping periodically with the rental house. I can only be there for brief periods of time because I get so pissed off while I am there I want to do my own damage in there. I took a bed apart this week and drug it to the curb for bulk pick-up and tore down some wallpaper. That was my humble contribution.
Anyway, that's it from here.....well for now anyway.
Sincerely,
The Queen of Insanity (Truly, I am the leader in this department!)
