‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house
There were piles and messes and somewhere a spouse.
With all the shopping, decorating, cards and baking,
‘Tis the season, there was no mistaking.
With family on their way and a new home to set up,
The pressure inside my head is about to make me erupt!
With my to do, to buy, to return and to wrap list long,
I couldn’t help wondering where I’d done wrong.
I’m an organized person, I should be more on the ball,
But with a busy four year old on top of being 34 weeks pregnant, I’m afraid I can’t do it all!
Carrying a heavy load and wanting everything to be perfect,
Is not only stupid, it’s highly unrealistic!
With visions of a new baby girl swirling around my head,
It dawned on me that I need to take a step back in order to avoid all the dread.
It’ll all get done, one way or another.
I’m not a super hero, just another busy mother.
So with only seven days left to prepare
For only one of the biggest holidays of the year,
I’m raising my red flag and asking for HELP,
Seriously. Anyone will do, just yelp!
It’s taken me a while to learn that the holidays are meant for making memories and having fun,
Not crossing stuff off a list that you’ve done.
So instead of being busy, stressed out and uptight,
I’ve decided to light a fire, sit in front of the tree and put up my feet tonight.
I hope your week goes according to plan,
But if not, take after me and ask for a helping hand,
And above all else, please make time to enjoy,
Surround yourself with smiles, laughter, love, cookies and joy!
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Fantastic! I love it:) I wrote a version of it a few years ago for a company newsletter, but yours is way better 🙂
Thanks! I appreciate you sharing it too.
Oh yikes, kudos for your creativity aside, I hope you get help STAT!
Sending love.
Thanks, believe it or not, I thought up most of it while out on a walk. Either way, I had fun with it.
Love this! Yes, sometimes this time of year can get overwhelming – but especially with extra things like children and babies and moving thrown in the mix. So glad you asked for help and are taking time to enjoy the season.
Yes, the laundry still piles up and bills need to be paid, Lucas has lunches that need to be made and places to be… it’s totally exhausting, but I am TRYING to take it easy.
Oh, I love this, Tonya!
I do hope that things will get done, and you will get some rest. You NEED the rest!
Yes… everything will get done or not. But rest is imperative!!
THIS. IS. AWESOME!
And I hope you really do enjoy the holiday…throw that list out the window and soak up your last Christmas as a family of three!
Thanks, I had fun writing it and you’re right… soon we will be a family of four. Yikes.
Oh my gosh. Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!! Sit down, relax, take it easy. If it gets done, it gets done, and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t.
Yep. And I need to be okay with that. I’m trying. I’m REALLY trying!
Great post! And yes, definitely slow down and take some time to relax! You deserve it!
Have a great Christmas!
Thank you and same to you! (:
Keep those feet up, Girl!
That’s the plan!! (:
I am SO glad that you are relaxing in these last weeks of your pregnancy, even though it is a crazy time of the year! Love your poem. 🙂
I love your poem! I would have to say that Christmas at your home went off without a hitch! I had a wonderful time and my belly was always incredibly happy and full. I am so blessed to have you as my sister. XOXO