'Tis the season...

...for being completely overwhelmed!
I feel like there are a million things that have to be done at work and no time to do them. It is only the first of the month and I don't think I will be able to get everything done that I have to do before the end of the year. I was looking over my current to do list today and it just overwhelms me. I feel like I should spend some extra hours at the office, but then I won't get all of the things that I want/need to get done at home complete. Finding that balance is going to be hard.
I was really hoping for a relaxing holiday season. We had a great Thanksgiving, my family came over and the husband and I were able to use our china for the first time. It was exciting to do most of the cooking and really great to just have a day to hang with the family.
But now as I look ahead to the Christmas holiday, I only have dread. I was originally going to take several days off before Christmas, but it looks like I will likely work at least part of the week of Christmas.
I feel like I have been completely out of touch. I have so many friends that I barely get a chance to talk to...or rather can't seem to find time to call. So to all of my friends that I have not seen or talked to lately...hello and I will try to get better about calling.
I am going to try this week to get things under control so that I can start to enjoy the holiday season. Especially since we might get snow this week...for Texas especially coastal Texas, that is rare and very exciting.
So here is to taking a big deep breath and lots of effective planning. Have a great week.
By the way, I hope you like the seasonal color change!