lists and cookies and cards

[same_sky]

Yesterday morning, I wrote myself an explicit list for the week. It's the kind of list that breaks things down into small chunks so that there is instant gratification of marking things out. For example, on my normal list, I would write "wrap presents". But that would be so unsatisfying because all of the presents have not arrived yet, so I would be wrapping all week with no smaller goals, so I broke them into groups for location, and so a variation of "wrap" appears on this list seven times. Yes, I know, I need to cut it out with the lists* because this is clearly the work of someone who is insane. Anyway, I have been working my butt off these past two days, and I have somehow only managed to cross off five items. How is this possible? I am worn out. I specifically made this list so that I could cross things out often! My morale-improving to-do list is depressing me.

*I read once that list-makers have an increased risk of developing Alzheimers. As if a family history isn't enough! I'm so happy (sarcasm intended) that I read that because I just do not spend enough time worrying!

I baked cookies tonight for M's holiday lunch tomorrow. Do you even know how good real, homemade snickerdoodles are? They're so delicious! I sent them in with M at some point and they were devoured in no time, so I promised I'd send more eventually. Christmas makes me bakey anyway, so it was a good time for it.

It's really sad, but I have gotten a lot of joy out of taunting M today, telling him I know what he's getting for Christmas. I am really just 12 years old at heart.

p.s. This year, things have slipped up on me and I have not yet done any sort of holiday card preparations. If I normally send you a card, I didn't remove you from my list or anything, I just kinda suck.

Comments

[carrieb.livejournal.com]

You don't suck! You just have a baby.

I think you need to do a crossword puzzle every day. Those are supposed to help prevent Alzheimers, I think. And don't cook with aluminum.

It's depressing that your morale improving list is depressing.

[courtesy.livejournal.com]

I think christmas cards have collapsed in a heap for everyone this year :) I managed to get two out and that was IT.

You're nutso.