What is it about the holidays that makes me go crazy? Not bat-crazy, put in her in an institution kind of way (although that may be up for debate), but crazy with the drive to make every detail perfect. I'm not that driven, this is what makes it all so weird.
It started with Christmas. Once Kaylin moved in with me I was able to fulfill all of my Christmas-decorating fantasies complete with a fancy tree, lots of lights, parties . . . everything screamed Christmas. And I loved it.
But that crazy, hectic, restless feeling has slipped to Halloween of all holidays, which will in turn transition to Thanksgiving. First it started out with a few pumpkins, then some acorn jars which are too-die-for cute. Now we have skeletons, bats, spiders' webs, ravens, and a stark raving mad witch. She really is scary. And I love it.
I'm not even done. I still have to finish wtih the spiders' webs, hang a spider from the ceiling, and find the right spot for the cute witch my mom gave me so that it doesn't clash with the crazy witch we bought this weekend. It's all in the details--apparently I'm consumed with details.
Kaylin's and my conversation with our parents last night:
Melissa: We're really busy putting up Halloween decorations. We've been decorating for a week and we're still not done.
Mom: Well, once it's done you'll be able to enjoy it for a while.
Kaylin: Actually, no. Once Halloween is over then Thanksgiving comes which means we have to switch out our Halloween decor for the Fall decor. Trust me, there's a difference. And then once Thanksgiving is over we have to switch out our Fall decor for Christmas decor. In between now and Christmas, we have a bridal shower for our roommate, a Halloween party we're hosting, a Halloween party that our landlords are hosting, a Halloween party our old ward is hosting, pumpkin carving, FHE Halloween party, Thanksgiving, Christmas, visit the lights at Temple Square, Christmas parties, sledding, the CES Christmas devotional . . .
Whew, I'm exhausted. We're not even halfway through the month yet and the holidays are eating up every available space from now until December.
I love it.
7 comments:
Don't forget, squeezing in a visit to your favorite Holly and her newborn (right around Thanksgiving time). Sorry about the bad timing! My mom gives me grief about it all the time!
My Word Verification was fradsmas. Maybe it's commercialism's way to make it ok to start selling Christmas decor during Father's Day/Graduation season..."Stock up on your Fradsmas gifts now!"
Me too! I love this time of year. It's always so busy. I only wish I had the money to pay for the cute decorations I want. Not the cheap-o $1.00 ones I end up getting!
You two lovely ladies are great! I bet your house looks so cute! I love the holidays too! I hope I don't sleep right through them though. It seems whenever I sit down, I am instantly asleep.
You can't tempt us with your decoration details and then not provide a visual! :)
I haven't taken out my halloween decorations yet. I always seem to remember to do that around November.
sigh
In happy news, guess who will be with the Spjut clan on halloween? That's right, ME! I'll eat a piece of candy for you.
I dont think thats exactly how the conversation went. BUT I do find it interesting that you were able to able to "fulfill all of your [Christmas]-decorating fantasies" once I moved in. I really am the center of your whole UNIVERSE. What would you do without me? No really.
Bring it too! Love this time of year. I think the craziness is just another part of what makes it so great!
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