First Week of December Randoms

[goldenbird]

Dec 3, 2024 7:40:51 GMT -6 Wtfshouldmynamebe said:

DS got another college acceptance last night. And this one is his first choice. So that stress is lifted

Congratulations to him!

[goldenbird]

I hope you're feeling better and out of that funk soon Rusty Red.

[ponyhairs]

I'm sorry Rusty Red , I feel you.
We are all very this season. I'm trying to get into the spirit, but it feels like the more I try the more I feel like .  All of our Christmas decor is in the middle of the living room waiting to be put up, but just looking at it makes me exhausted.   Also, and this is the stupidest thing ever to be sad about, but our elf Clancy, will not be making an appearance this year for the first time since 2015.  My mom and I have been trying to plan some fun Christmas things to do this month, but we are getting a lot of push back from the teenager.  She's also dealing with a lot of big feelings about Christmas and it's taking a real toll on her mental health, and that is taking an additional toll on my already frayed mental health. 
The one thing that has really brought me joy is buying things for the Angel Tree and toy drive we are having at work.  My entry way looks like Target and Amazon threw up and I'm hoping that once I start wrapping all of the stuff, I will feel more .

[goldenbird]

Huge hugs for you and your DD ponyhairs ❤️

[sweptaway]

ponyhairs, I'm sorry- all three of you are dealing with losses in such unique ways. Don't force it or feel like you should be doing things a certain way. Do what brings you each some joy, whatever it is.

[angelashly]

Dec 3, 2024 14:29:16 GMT -6 sweptaway said:

ponyhairs, I'm sorry- all three of you are dealing with losses in such unique ways. Don't force it or feel like you should be doing things a certain way. Do what brings you each some joy, whatever it is.

This! It’s ok to just let this year especially just be what it is. Feel the feels and don’t push anything. It’s a big deal and all of you have had a bad year.