Not again until Christmas...

I am thankful that I'm done shopping, cleaning, cooking and cleaning up and that I don't have to take on that task again until Christmas Eve. I am currently planning only foods that can be purchased, opened, heated (or served cold) with perhaps a homemade dessert or appetizer for my Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations. Since I'm pretty much it as the "committee" for family celebrations here in YC, I get to do it all or do nothing and then feel like the Grinch or Scrooge or both. Since when did I lose sight of having a day off and its purpose--to rest a little, change the routine, enjoy life, NOT CLEAN ANYTHING! I am obviously a slow learner in this day-off category and my learning curve is very steep. I need an emotional SUV with hyper four-wheel drive to get my thinking onto the right road--the road to relaxation and enjoyment. I hereby promise to repent and begin my slovenly lessons...just as soon as I wash the last dish and sweep the kitchen!