Sweet June with her great expectation,
Labored weeks on the feast preparation.
Days spent on looking,
Hours on cooking,
Mere minutes on real celebration.The weekend is fast approaching and with it the last of “normal” days until year end.
After this weekend there will be so much “doing.”
I am tired just thinking about it.
I am inclined to rest a bit this year before diving in. I don’t have time to rest, but I think if I really apply myself, I may be able to squeeze in some rest right before I go to bed tonight.
I know how you feel. Even though it’s just the three of us this year, I’m going all out in an effort to make it feel as full of a holiday as possible, and as a result, I am cooking so much that I have to start making it on Monday. :p
LOL – it’s so true! We all do it, too. Most of the holiday insanity comes from wanting to make it perfect – for me anyway. Every year I vow that it will be different. I made that promise again this year too 🙂
I wish I had it all figured out. My Mom had a set menu, every year it was the same exact thing. She knew when she had to start cooking and it all worked perfectly. I don’t think I’ll ever have a handle on things like that. I think I’ll just embrace my imperfection.
I’m the same way Amy. But ya know…even if I did figure it out and have the ability to make it all run like clock work…I wouldn’t. I like to change things up, add variety and spontaneity to each year’s festivities. I love tradition, but I like the freedom to be a little crazy too.