downhill slide

I never mind coming back to reality after Thanksgiving break. There's just something about knowing I only have 3 ½ weeks of work until a nice winter break. However, when I think about these next 3 ½ weeks, I do feel a small twinge of stress. There is a lot to do at home - holiday decorating, shopping wrapping, baking (even though a lot of that is fun) and a lot to do at work as well. My next few weeks at work are packed and where as my days usually begin looking like this:

they often end looking like this:

My goal is to try to prioritize my work load and my home load so things don't become too overwhelming. After all, this is a great time of the year and it should be enjoyed, not rushed.

For some inspiration on how to approach the holidays in a more simplistic fashion, check out this post at one of my favorite blogs, Small Notebook.