No "freaking out" anymore. I gave it up for Advent. Emmanuel is alwayswith His people.

I hope he recovers quickly :(- Sending good thoughts your way!!!

After 4 years I have gotten DH to finally see things from a more "practical" standpoint-I wish he would understand that I do not need or want anything, I have him what more could I need or want!!!! Holidays are about spending time with loved ones and presents for the kids (within reason).............I am hoping this year will be less stressful since I am no longer working 55 hrs a week in addition to doing the books for our business; I may have time to shop and be more "creative" in my wrapping of gifts.

................ fabric for the stash, a new sewing machine, sewing classes, time to sew, fabric storage ............. oh a quilter's list could be endless!!! :)

That's sweet that you recognize what a great DH you have ... kind of refreshing for all the times we hear negatives to about a DH!

I'm not freaking out, but I don't have the interest in doing things for Christmas that I used to. I really love the holidays and think that its just that I don't have the energy that I once had. I have cooked so many holiday dinners over the years, baked fruit cakes, etc., and really enjoyed it, but now I'm going to allow my daughters to take over. I will be going to my daughter's home for Thanksgiving and bringing a casserole and a pie. Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving.

I gave up all that happy ho-ho crap a loooooong time ago. So my freaking out only happens when the occasional well-meaning yutz tries to convince me to change my ways. I think Ebeneezer and his entire flock of ghosts would have a hard time convincing me.

I have simplified our holidays. I got so tired of all the crazy shopping, spending more than I could afford and the headaches. To me the holidays should be about being with your family. I shutter to think of all the gifts that I spent so much time looking for and all the money I spent only to find that "It's not my taste" or they get rid of it not long after the holiday. I now get small things or I donate money to a charity in their name. I enjoy the holidays so much more now. I really enjoy PIF's at Christmas, like buying the person behind me coffee, taking homemade cookies to some elderly folks that don't have family or sending a Christmas card to someone unexpectedly.

No freakin out here..

Not feeling stressed here either. I have chosen this to be the Christmas to return to basics. I have made 3 lap quilts (one for each couple) and a set of pillow cases for the grand kids. I will bake not because I "have" to, but because I enjoy the baking. All in all, I feel very blessed, and hope to pass that feeling onto others in my family.

Sorry to hear this! Saying a prayer for him. Hope everything goes smoothly! glad it wasn't any worse!

We don't do alot for holidays anymore. I am having a Thanksgiving dinner for 2 of my 3 kids and their families but I only cook the turkey and make my favorite homemade bread. Everyone else brings the rest. And I make the bread on Wed so all I have to do is set the table and stick the bird in the oven.
Christmas my son has us all there. I do my homemade bread again and unless I decide I want to do some thing more that is all. We don't do presents anymore. I give the grandkids money and that is the end of our gift giving. I'm all for making it easy to enjoy!