Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Home Stretch for the Holidays

And no, not my personal holiday situation. I love the holidays & get all of my planning & organizing, decorating, shopping done early. Work is the real challenge - an ongoing drama/stress-fest in Q4, and this year has been no exception. I've worked every day, night & weekend & I'm exhausted. I also have a terrible cold. This Q4 was another reminder that I *never* want to do this again. I'd promised to try & take the kids to a couple of holiday activities over the weekend, and to take Sam to his soccer game. I had to bail on all of it, and Sam cried, making me feel like an absolute shit mother.

But, starting tomorrow, I'm on vacation for a week (a peer is on call. He could technically call me if the issue is severe & he doesn't know how to handle it. He's a rock star & should be capable of solving 90% of all potential issues.) So, fingers crossed that I get a full, uninterrupted week without work. That would be absolute bliss!

We head to Portland tomorrow to go visit the family for a few days, and then we're off to the Oregon coast, to our vacation house. Can't wait! SO excited for both family time, as well as general lounging & relaxing at the beach. Yeah!!

I find it so hard to relax when I have to be "constantly on". I never know when I'll get the email or phone call that something is broken. It's really hard to relax & enjoy the season, my family, the weekends, etc.

I also broke a toe last week, so that's still hurting & causing me some issues. But, no excuses - I need to get some exercise ASAP. My weight is trending towards "red alert" phase - way past my comfort zone, and into the "all of my clothes are too tight" point. ;-) Happy holidays, indeed!

I may not be posting much, as I hope to be off of my computer as much as humanly possible. So, happy holidays to all of you in advance! Wishing you a relaxing & enjoyable time with family & friends.

And, we always wear ugly sweaters!

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  1. Merry Christmas to you as well! I hope you get a free week too. Same here - so much work that I had to miss my son's band concert. He did not cry, but I felt like a shit mother as well. My customers are not calling, so I am trying to a take a break. Problem is, my work is at home, so I am staring at it!

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    1. Fingers crossed that you get a chance to relax & enjoy family time as well!

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  2. I hope you have a nice warm liquor and family filled Christmas! You deserve it. Sorry about your toe, that sucks. Have you shared your "plan" with your kids? I am sure they would be way more understanding in this last sucky year of your job from hell if they knew that they would get more Mom time down the road. Something for them to look forward too as well, plus they will understand at that time if you choose to spend less money on activities to spend more time with them.

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    1. I plan to do all of that! ;-) We are big into festive flavored martinis this time of year. I have shared the "plan" with the kids, and they seem to understand, but still get disappointed when I have to bail last minute. Which, makes sense, because even my husband "gets it", but is annoyed by the constant interruptions.

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  3. You are not going to miss this job. It sounds miserable. Good thing somebody else is on call for the next week. Relax and Merry Christmas!

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    1. Not even a little bit! :-) Hope you get a chance to relax & have a fabulous holiday as well.

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  4. You're looking terrific in the festive sweaters. Enjoy the time.

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