Been up and down on the whole bit for years. When my birthday rolls up in early November I feel it setting in. SAD is also and issue. And this year we have been renovating the bathrooms. That was taking forever and driving me up the wall! Then this just after Rememberance Day I was throwen into a new assigment at school. Wow. I have been so busy this leed up to Christmas that I didn't have time to worry about. A week before school got out I slipped and badly sprained my ankle. That left me off work just before the most trying week at school. Couldn't seem to catch a break. Then my sub came into the pic, I won't tell her story but will say my sprain was a blessing for me and for her. I was forced to slow down and try to get as much done as I could. The renos were compleated enough that we can live with them. DD arrived yesterday safe and sound. And I will putting dinner in the oven soon.
Some how its all worked out, Christmas comes as it does, ready or not. May you find your blessing and have a peacefull time.
For those of you with SAD, check out a "lite book". We only get a couple of hours of day light up here. I use mine from Oct. to March. It really helps.