tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post3199701379837869384..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Christmas CrazinessLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-13072980525430855912009-12-30T16:39:47.951-05:002009-12-30T16:39:47.951-05:00I know exactly what you mean and I would be doing ...I know exactly what you mean and I would be doing the exact same thing!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-62694987816344024902009-12-28T09:23:41.546-05:002009-12-28T09:23:41.546-05:00Hi Leah
This story sounds verxy familiar to me, pr...Hi Leah<br />This story sounds verxy familiar to me, probably to every (young) mother:o)<br />Have you ever heard of the Flylady? Try her system, you will be surprised http://www.flylady.net/index.asp<br />Greetings from GermanyMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11211394072567018652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-85042945677462506372009-12-23T16:40:00.442-05:002009-12-23T16:40:00.442-05:00Leah, I have definitely been there. Many years ag...Leah, I have definitely been there. Many years ago, we used go to Madison WI to for my husband's aunt's annual Christmas eve party (1.5 hrs away), then drive all the way back home, getting in at around midnight, then getting the kids to bed, we would then stay up till about 1-2 am getting all the Santa gifts out and arranged. The kids would get us up at 6 am to unwrap, then we had to be at my mother-in-laws by 10 am for brunch with my husband's brother and his family. THEN we'd drive another 1.5 hrs to my father-in-laws (his parents are divorced) and spend the rest of the day because it is not only Christmas, but his birthday as well.<br /><br />One year we were late for brunch and they ate without us, and there wasn't much left. I just FREAKED OUT! We were really just trying to please everyone, and I felt it just wasn't appreciated. After that, I have refused to go to Madison on Christmas eve, and I have told my M-I-L that if she wanted us to attend a brunch, it better not be on Christmas morning! (I guess I'm mean). Now we have a much saner holiday.<br /><br />I guess the moral of the story is, you have to say "no" to somethings. Expectations have to be reasonable! Cut yourself some slack and let some things go. You don't have to be perfect! I realize this is hard if you are detail oriented enough to make competition quilts, but take deep breath and say to yourself..."I can say no!!!"UFOQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982834957365448852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-90969870818679180512009-12-23T09:18:56.993-05:002009-12-23T09:18:56.993-05:00My kitchen is being remodeled, too, but I still ha...My kitchen is being remodeled, too, but I still have a sink and a dishwasher! I love the way we get creative when there's a task to be done. "Whatever works" is my motto!<br /><br />I've enjoyed your blog and will continue to be a reader. Merry Christmas.Vicki @ DottyJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654184428262038009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-39612711356791110202009-12-23T03:18:18.036-05:002009-12-23T03:18:18.036-05:00Here's to no Xmas craziness and most of all &#...Here's to no Xmas craziness and most of all 'here's to YOU! Thank you for giving us all great videos and tips.<br />Merry Xmas to you and your family.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423099790760357777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-77725192196016666552009-12-23T01:03:54.152-05:002009-12-23T01:03:54.152-05:00Hear hear! to leaving the self inflicted Chrisymas...Hear hear! to leaving the self inflicted Chrisymas stress behind and focussing on the real idea of it all: giving and sharing love :)<br /><br />Thanks for a wonderfull blog - now go do what you really want to do right now.<br /><br />Ann<br />from DenmarkAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033751754921646392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-22331212560790850182009-12-22T22:41:09.928-05:002009-12-22T22:41:09.928-05:00Yes, Christmas crazies get the best of us!!! Love ...Yes, Christmas crazies get the best of us!!! Love the photo, hmmm, do I need to go get myself one of those new flippers???!! If you say it works great, and does other jobs as well, maybe I now need to run to the store to get me one for all th cookies I haven't made yet???!! ahhhhh, Christmas!! I haven't baked yet!!! Thanks for the reminder!!! But I need to go shopping first....... lol!!<br /><br />Merry Christmas and thanks for the wounderful blog!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655217461685123025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-24028284737489167792009-12-22T19:57:38.917-05:002009-12-22T19:57:38.917-05:00Haha ... such a timely blog post. Today I made pro...Haha ... such a timely blog post. Today I made proper American cookies (as opposed to British biscuits) in an attempt to feel like a domestic goddess. It was only after I had managed to make the kitchen look like a bomb site (did you know if you add flour to the mixing bowl ... whilst the kitchen aid is whizzing round you end up looking like a snowman?) and added yet another 1/2" to my waistline by eating the vast majority of said cookies why I don't bake ! <br /><br /><br />Thanks for all your videos. I have really enjoyed watching them. Happy Christmas to you and your family.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05509492213836220873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-78625557157267244982009-12-22T17:49:33.245-05:002009-12-22T17:49:33.245-05:00This post cracked me up, Leah! Guess who was up at...This post cracked me up, Leah! Guess who was up at 4 am making peppermint bark? I understand the craziness...let's just embrace it, lol.<br /><br />Thanks for the laugh. Off to open that bottle of wine...Asiyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431726442622837388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-46035149746250494622009-12-22T16:23:13.670-05:002009-12-22T16:23:13.670-05:00to add to my craziness, I am hosting a giveaway on...to add to my craziness, I am hosting a giveaway on my blog, come over and leave a comment!<br />~a<br />ps, thanks for all your wonderful videos. I just LOVE you<br />~aAnnieofbluegableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106750987640776507noreply@blogger.com