Some years, I know exactly what we are doing for Christmas two months in advance, and some years, like this one, I wait until the last minute. Actually, this year I’m sort of in between. I picked out what I was making for gifts back in November; I just haven’t made them yet.  I made arrangements for my 9 year old’s gift back in November as well. But, I’m little off schedule for a gift for my nearly 5 year old, and my other two children.

Christmas is only two weeks away. In reality I have 13 days to get my act together. Food wise, I know what I”m doing. At Thanksgiving, I typed up a Holiday menu and grocery list, so that just gets re-used. But I’m feeling the stress today over the gifts for three of my four children.  Therefore, it’s time to sit down and write up a plan: Who, What or Budget, and Timing.

And it’s time to pull out the sewing machine and get busy!