Some days it’s difficult to look at what has been accomplished rather than what’s left to do. And, okay it is the Christmas season when I’m writing this, so there’s lots left on the “to do” list. This isn’t a new tradition for me because John was unable to do any shopping or getting about for the last several years. So, everything I’m doing or have done so far isn’t something new that’s been added to my list. The only one whose list got shorter is the older son because this year he won’t have to go buy whatever his dad thinks I should have as a gift and then wrap and deliver it.
Just
this morning, I completed the remaining four certificates I’m giving as gifts
to the grandkids and their parents. Each one is different and is for a
different gift. They were fun to make, so why am I not concentrating on a big
feeling of accomplishment rather than just feeling ho hum.
I’m
also not patting myself on the back for the donations I’ve made to several
charities nor for the stuffed animals and toys I’ve purchased for the Toys for
Tots program. I just need to drop them off today. Plus, with one exception, I
think I’ve finished the Christmas gift shopping.
I
guess I need to stop typing about how sorry I am for myself and proceed to
write up a list of ALL the stuff I’ve accomplished and then pat myself heartily
on the back for each and every one while saying, “Good job, Paula, good job.”
I’ll
let you know if it works.