I still cannot believe that Christmas is a mere few days away and it’s usually right around this time that the panic begins to set in. But this year I got smart. You see, my mom came over on Sunday to watch the kids for me (all day) and I was able to lock myself in the basement and just wrap. I wrapped for hours.
And the payoff?
I am done. Right down to that last gift. Wrapped. Sealed.
Done.
So now it wouldn’t be a holiday in total Theta Mom style without sharing some recent #WooHoo and #Lame moments. If you missed the previous installment of Woo Hoo and Lame, be sure to check out that post. Be careful though, it’s #addictive.
I love our “fake” Christmas tree adorned with all of our kids’ little hand-made ornaments. #woohoo
We went fake ever since our last real tree did this when we were first married:
#lame
My kids love Christmas and every tradition we set for them. #woohoo
It becomes a little annoying when my two year-old redecorates the tree and every ornament she can reach along the bottom. #lame
I thought I was totally done shopping last week. #woohoo
That was until I realized I still had three peeps on the list. #lame
I always plan in advance to complete the Christmas cards and get them done early. #woohoo
Yet, I always misplace the list of addresses, every single year. #lame
I LOVE sending and receiving Christmas cards. #woohoo
But I can totally do without that infamous Christmas “letter” or poem stuffed inside the card. #lame
I love making my favorite Christmas cookie: Snowballs #woohoo
But I must be sure to make them nut-free since my son couldn’t eat them otherwise. #lame
I love, love, love Christmas music. #woohoo
But as of December 26th, it’s like already over. #lame
My kids adore our tree and enjoy spending time each night to admire all of the lights. #woohoo
We’ll be taking it down in like two weeks. #lame
Ok, totally off topic but if you read my recent drama about the Toddler Bed Fail, I have you know that Super Nanny would be proud. After six hellish mornings and grueling days of no sleep (as my child repeatedly cried hysterically and got out of the bed), she is now napping during the day again like a champ. That gets the biggest #WOOHOO of all. Yes, I’ll shout it to the rooftops #WOOfreakinHOO
Although last night, she woke up at 2 am out of the bed crying. #lame
By the way, I watched my son sing at his Christmas concert and I have to tell you that children remind us of the true spirit of this holiday. They really are the blessings in our lives. #woohoo
I am looking forward to unplugging for a bit and enjoying every ounce of my family and kids…which is also deserving of another fabulous #woohoo
So from my home to yours…..
Have a very Merry Christmas!!!
xoxo
WooHoo! Can’t wait to hear about all of the Chistmas memories made. Have a great holiday friend.
I love your #woohoo/#lame posts!
That’s awesome you got her to nap during the day. Naps are a beautiful thing and I truly do miss them.
I am quite jealous of your wrapping. I have so much to do still!
Merry Christmas to you, too!
I send Christmas letters (well, they’re often quite belated, so more often St. Patrick’s Day letters) and they’re freaking awesome and if you received one you’d realize your stand on letters is terribly wrong and see the error of your ways!
My whole thing is some of the letters sound much more like bragging then being Merry.
I understand where you’re coming from, and certainly some letters can be that way, but I love that you actually hear about what that person’s been up to and what’s new in their lives and since it’s in their own voice you get a personal connection. And each year I receive multiple Christmas cards that are just store bought cards in which someone has just signed their name, and while it’s the thought that counts, it never feels like there’s much thought behind that, or anything to connect with.
Yes, the ones that I get that are genuine and sharing what the last year has brought them is nice, especially if they live far away and we don’t see each other often. But the ones that are one big brag fest, I could do without. Sounds like you send yours the “right” way! 😉
Have a great holiday!!
OMG, look at that mess the REAL tree left behind! Terrible & SO #lame! Oh, snowball Christmas cookies sound very yummi, you’ll have to post a recipe or pics so we can see haha!
So happy that the toddler bed is working out for you and your little one! It took me awhile but my 6yr old (I know, so late!) is sleeping happily in her own bed, #woohoo! I just hope grandma doesn’t spoil her & let her sleep in her bed when she spends the night there, #lame!
Isn’t it funny how we suddenly lose interest in the christmas music by the day after, though we’ll gladly START listening to it in November?
Ha ha! I always think I’m done shopping only to find that there’s still more to. Sometimes, I’m even shopping after Christmas! I’m sure your kids are thrilled and it makes it all worth it #woohoo! Merry Christmas to you and your family Darling!
I loved this!! I cannot believe you are done wrapping…I haven’t even started, plus I suck at it!! Maybe I can get some done tonight?
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Love it! I’m pretty much done with Xmas music by the afternoon of the 25. I want to take down the tree on Boxing Day but usually I am persuaded to keep it up for a few days after that. What? The tree’s been up since November. I WANT MY LIVING ROOM BACK.
Merry Christmas to you too! And you’re right, kids will always remind us and inspire us with the spirit of Christmas.
Congrats on getting your daughter to nap in her bed! Woohoo!
Woohoo for finishing up your Christmas shopping and getting the gifts wrapped. That’s about 70% of the battle right there. And I’ve been reading about several people talking about how bad their real trees shed. My mom used to have a real tree every Christmas and I never remember it shedding it as bad as some of the pictures I’ve seen from other people. And then again we usually went out into the woods and cut our own.
So maybe has something to do with the freshness of the tree. But I’ve made the switch to fake trees because there aren’t many places here in the city to go and cut down your own tree. Not to mention, I have a very curious two year old who likes tugging and going under our tree. I’d have a heartattack if we had a real tree and it came down on her. So, no real trees for us for while because I have baby number 2 on the way and I’m sure I’ll have the same concerns with him/her.
Also, Woohoo for tackling the toddler bed situation. Unfortunately, Moo is still co-sleeping with me. It’s just easier now that I’m pregnant and can’t afford to be getting up and out of bed to keep putting her back in bed. Plus, with my hubby working pretty much four nights out of the week (he’s in law enforcement) I rather enjoy the company.
Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas to you too.
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful holiday!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
I feel the same about Christmas cards being stuffed with a letter of what the particular family has been doing all year, and if they have kids…the neverending brag list of things their child or children have done. Just say Merry Christmas, sign your name and it let it be done! I sent out my Christmas Cards only to family this year, and included a tiny little note on that back that said nothing more than, “I hope your Christmas season is wonderful & I’m so happy that we get to spend it with each other”.
And B, my 3 year old, has redecorated the tree a million times. Annoying.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
1) Snowballs rule. No nuts here either, but that’s more because I loathe them than for my peanut allergic daughter.
2) I considered, for a half a second, putting together a Christmas letter this year. Then I realized that it’s not really my style, and that everyone who is anyone know exactly what is going on with me all hours of the day thanks to Facebook. Plus, I would totally hate to be hashtagged as #lame. I also have a love/hate relationship with photo Christmas cards. So untraditional, yet so easy (and cheap! I got 60 for $5!). I caved this year.
Majorly jealous that you are done with wrapping. I think I’ll try tonight though.
Merry Christmas!
I can’t believe I got it all done, too!
Merry Christmas!
Huge woohoo for getting your daughter to nap and sleep in her bed. We have total chaos going on over here as my kids are boycotting sleep completely. Just in time for the holidays when I need every moment of their nap and early bedtime to get things done.
Merry Christmas! I love these posts. Congrats on conquering the sleep, that’s huge! And I’m so jealous of you being done wrapping! I have so many presents waiting for me.
A very merry Christmas to you and your family too!
Love this post!! We still do the real tree, but seeing that picture reminds me of what a mess it is…not looking forward to that!!
Lol too funny! Great post!
You lucky bitch! You are DONE!!!???? I still have to go out shopping today! Well just a few things. Thank god I am dropping the kids off at my parents this am! #WooHoo
PS- Do you know how many fucking needles I have ALREADY cleaned up this year from our tree? Too Many! #Lame
PPS- Because of this, I might need to go fake.
I love this! Congrats on getting it all done so early! I wrapped until 11pm last night, and have a few things to put together before xmas morning…which is actually helping me feel much more organized than years past when I’ve been up until all hours xmas eve wrapping and building! Have a great holiday!
I am done shopping, but haven’t wrapped one present! and I have to go to the grocery store! Ugh! I will put on my best holiday spirit and SMILE!
Bernice
I think I might be getting smarter too. All wrapping is done. Cleaning is done. Grocery shopping done. My husband is skiing today. My son is at daycare for the last time before January. I am home from work. Family does not arrive until tomorrow. I have a whole day for….whatever!
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Funny- that pile of fresh pine needles is one reason why I love fresh trees! My vacuum always smells so good every time I turn it on until I change the bag : )
I love these posts!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas Heather! This was a great #woohoo and #lame post. All of yours could have been exactly. Right down to the fake tree and kids redecorating it on a daily basis
Have a wonderful time with your family and yes a HUGE #WOOHOO for your toddler sleeping and napping in her bed!!
Wohoo for the return of naps!! We are going to be giving that a go with my 22 month old in the next few days. She’s terrifying us with climbing abilities. Sigh..
I hope you have an amazing holiday!!
I totally love your #woohoo #lame posts! This is a good one. Congrats on getting it all done early this year. I have, too, and now I just want Christmas to hurry up and get here already!
Hope you have a great one!
hey sweetie! I love this woohoo/lame thing you have going. Very funny. I hear you on the wrapping. I wrapped for 2 1/2 hours while little man was at school earlier this week. We’re pretty much locked and loaded for the holidays at this point too.
A very Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas! (#woohoo) I have not one #lame thing to add at the moment. Oh, who am I kidding. As I sit here struggling with my mammoth grocery list for the next few days of festivities, I could absolutely add some #lame thoughts.
But I won’t. Because it’s Christmas! And I’m going to focus on the #woohoo!
Have a wonderful one!
LOVE the woo-hoo/lame breakdown! Very clever. And kudos to you for sticking to the nap routine. You MUST hold on to that naptime at ALL costs.
our Christmas tree did that damn needle-losing thing this year. We are shopping for a fake one for next year after nap TODAY. #woohoo
and our tree? Is coming down first thing Sunday morning. #woohoo/#lame
Well done on the wrapping!
Merry Christmas.
Merry Xmas to everyone! I hope you had a lovely one.
Oh My! Seeing all those needles would have sent me over the edge! Haha!
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!
Good list! The same thing happened to our first tree in our first apartment – it was so bad that we just threw it 3 floors off the fire escape to the alley below. There was no way we were cleaning up needles from the staircase!
Hope you had a great holiday!