How did it get to be December 14th already? Don’t you guys still have Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge? I’m not sure how the time flew by so fast but with less than two weeks until Christmas all over the world, and more importantly here in Petroville, there is much to be done.

Delegating tasks is essential because as much as we truly can do it all (we usually do, don’t we?) an ulcer is not on anyone’s Christmas list. My husband always cooks our holiday dinners and he usually shops for them too. You can find him holding up lanes of traffic in the local Safeway annually on December 24th trying to find the perfect rib roast. You will also find him spotted with calf and shin bruises from the impatient ladies that “accidentally” run their carts into him to prod him along. Secretly, I think he likes the attention.

My mother and sisters bring food, wine and armfuls patience which is very important because by the time they arrive, I am clean out. This year, my cousin has also offered to help cook. Sounds like a family effort, doesn’t it? It will need to be thanks to my guest list. I am seriously considering begging the doctor for a prescription to get me through the day.

Kimberly, your house is beautiful! How come you haven’t spoken to us in over 2 years?
Why, you’re an asshole. Please come in.

My daughters have been helping me wrap all of the gifts and we’ll make a mountain of cookies soon as well. They are both good little troopers who, besides groaning, moaning and eye rolling, tend to do what I ask of them.

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