I’m dreaming of a bleak Christmas
Well, the greatest plans of mice and men often go awry don’t they? Mark and I are not the type of people who shop for Christmas throughout the year and have everything organised by the beginning of December. We are the type of people who shop for Christmas the week OF Christmas and manage to squeak everything in sometime after midnight before Christmas. Most of the time we’re wrapping what presents we manage to afford sometime around 1am Christmas morning. It’s just how we are.
This year, thanks in part to my lack of income the last 2 months, we’re struggling. Christmas is pretty much off. The Christmas tree may not even make an appearance in our home this year. I am sad. The “Happy Vlogvent” I had been planning on this blog is off. I may be taking up residence under the duvet until 1 January. Have you seen “National Lampoon’s A Christmas Vacation”? Well, we may not have the Winnebago but we are “Eddie” and family. Roll on 2013…it’s got to be better than this year…right?
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Chin up lovely, enjoy your lovely family x x x
I’m sure you’ll be able to rustle up some Christmas spirit….needn’t cost much, enjoy the time with your husband and gorgeous children x
Sending hugs.
The presents that children cherish the most is YOUR presence. Cuddle your family tight, play lots of fun games together and have a merry Christmas x
I blogged about the same thing yesterday and totally understand you’re feeling. I’m usually done by now but only because I usually get everything on credit. I’m trying to break the credit cycle so this year is going to be a very frugal one and it’s getting me down that I’m not able to buy everything I want to. I know in the long run though it’s going to be better for us all to get off the high interest credit trap so I just keep thinking about a life without monthly catalogue payments hoping that thought will get me through!
I hope, despite everything, you have a lovely Christmas together xx
I really can relate to practically everything you have said in your blog post. We are just the same, my family all around me are ultra organised and once again we are wondering how we are ever going to afford gifts for everyone. It can be tough, but you know what? We’re not downhearted, in fact, the potential lack of a tree and decorations in our house this year has inspired me to get creative. I already have plans in the making to craft my own advent calendar and make a few decorations myself. I also think many of the presents we give will be homemade too! Whatever happens, we’ll love just spending the Christmas period together and playing a few games like Laura @ Chez Mummy says.
Have a great one and Merry Christmas to you all.
Love Vicky x