What to do

I find myself in a bit of a pickle. I have so many things I want to do for Christmas, I just can't narrow them down. I want to pack in so much activity as a family. Meanwhile, there are some things I feel I need to do outside the family that will also use up some of my time. Tommorrow morning is a party for the kid's that ride the buses to our church each week. I have taught 1st grade Sunday school for the last five years and really love those little people. We had promoted a big class party for this week, only to find out our bus riders would not be picked up this week. The reason is understandable, as some of the drivers and workers on these buses will be out of town or with family. And they definately deserve the break. But still, I was a little frustrated that I didn't know about this change. Anyway, they are holding a party for these riders and I plan to go and help. It will take the same amount of time as Sunday church, which means a good part of my morning and early afternoon. Then I also plan to make treats for our Sunday party and the Sunday night kid's club. I'm trying to narrow down what I want to do on Christmas eve, and of course on Christmas we will be going to my in-laws in the afternoon (to arrive home late that night no doubt). My hubbys family is not big on special food for special times, so I take it upon myself to provide that (ok, I admit I also like to show-off a little bit too!). So more treats for that. Meanwhile, I need to pack for our mini-vacation to the coast for 3 days AND wrap gifts for the big family get-together the day after our return from the coast. I thought perhaps writing it all down would make it clear in my head but it's not looking that way. Sometimes I feel like I'm too busy making things happen that I can't really enjoy them thoroughly when they do. We did manage to make and decorate sugar cookies today (picture on sidebar). The kid's had so much fun. They were especially happy these cookies were for our family only~