Is Anyone Else Glad It's Over???

I celebrate all 12 days of Christmas, and I am still sad when it is over. This is only day two! If it were only one or two days I would be disappointed after all the work that went into it.

I'm super glad it's over! I just couldn't get into it this year. It just never felt like Christmas to me. Now I can't wait to take down the tree and put everything away.

I think we should have Christmas every other year instead of every year. I think it would be so much more enjoyable that way. Anybody with me???

I was glad when my in laws left but sad when we had to leave hubby's Aunts house. Does that make sense? i LOVE his extended family but not so much immediate.

i used to have a big crash after the holidays, and only the dark dreary days of winter lay ahead.
i'm just the opposite now.
i enjoy the winter solstice celebrations, and throw myself into 'em with gusto for the most part. but slowly over the years it's the later part of winter that holds the best gifts. there's not much to be done outside in the way of chores other than the horses, i don't start teaching again until late february, so other than class prep, i can sink down into the sweet silent stillness, and let all the deep thinky thoughts that always get shoved down in favor of the loud fast surface ones come rising up like slow bubbles.
my soul gets refreshed in the depths of winter.
khairete
S.

Yes I'm glad. My ex pulled a nasty stunt earlier this week that has really hurt my child and made me a basket case. We were only superficially able to enjoy Xmas, and there were a lot of melt- downs on my kiddo's part and a lot of Xanax on mine.

I'm thankful for such a good day. We paced ourselves well, took lots of little breaks, and are now tired but happy. Glad it's one day, but I'm also going to just stay festive through the New Year. It feels good to be thoughtful about celebrating life.

This year I felt like it was just one deadline after another...had to make sure I got her teacher a card and a little something by the last day of school, had to make sure my employees got their Christmas bonuses by last Friday, had to have all the shopping and wrapping done, had to have gifts for family we visited yesterday, had to have cards and packages out in the mail in time, and so on and so on. And then there is also end-of-the-year stuff I've had to deal with for the first time as a new business owner - I am ready to pull my hair out! Was glad to just have a nice relaxing day today. There were still some gifts I did not get ordered and mailed out on time so I still need to do those - but at least the people they are for completely understand! It just seemed like so much more pressure this year!

we aren't quite finished yet, but yeah, glad it's over, I keep hoping next year will be more enjoyable . I always think " how do these people make it look so easy?", blah

who am I kidding, apparently I sucked at it so bad dh has taken over the "doing" of Christmas and it's really getting me down,

so yes glad kids had fun, family was cozy this year new baby cousin, and church was moving, but yet so glad it's over.

It usually feels like a sense of relief mixed with buyers remorse . This year our son got Influenza A and we couldn't go anywhere . It was the worst ever . I have been going crazy trying hard for the rest of us to stay healthy . Sure enough the hubby got it . I am sleeping in my daughters room . The kids loved their Santa gifts . The hubby and I haven't opened ours . My sister is in town and the kids won't be able to see her now . They are going to be even more devastated . Next year I hope to enjoy every annoying party,person,moment I can .

I'm always relieved when it's the 26th.
The DEGREE of relief is proportional to the amount of pressure I've put on myself for that holiday.
It's getting less as each year I focus on only what's most important and learn how NOT to sweat the small stuff!

(Ugh. Now for the "clean up & put away" part--that always makes me wish it was the 24th again! Definitely my LEAST favorite part of the holiday.)

I had the best December I've had ever, I think. The kids and I did lots of fun things, I was really prepared for Xmas day, and I just didn't feel overwhelmed. I'm looking forward to putting the tree away and getting my home back to normal, but it was fun to spend a month celebrating something with the kids.

Yes. As an introvert, I suck it up and do my best to enjoy all the visiting. But at the end of it all, I tend to curl up with a good book and block out the world to recover for a few days. Yes, a FEW days.

I guess I know what you mean, but I still felt pretty blue when my parents and siblings left this morning. Looking at that great, big table with all of the empty chairs...

We're scattered all over the country and Christmas is the only time that we all get together.

SO, so glad that it's over. My favorite part is the gorgeous lit Christmas tree. Everything else is exhausting. A relative sharply accused my kids of damaging a special decoration, despite the fact that no one saw it happen. Didn't get an apology either, even though I apologized *in case* it was the kids. Meh. Not my idea of holiday spirit, which I embrace wholeheartedly.

Merry Christmas to all! Looking forward to the new year.

You. Have. No. Idea!! This Christmas (last year, actually) was our worst! I am so anxious to just let go of 2013! 2014 has got to be better, right?! :)

I was feeling very negative the couple of weeks before Christmas, and I happened to mention it to the ladies in my Bible study group. They offered to pray for me, and it must have helped because we had a beautiful day yesterday. The food turned out great, my sons were so sweet and happy with their gifts, and my MIL got to leave the nursing home to come over (she has Parkinson's) as did other in-laws. A good friend even came over last night! My husband complimented and encouraged me so much. I am extremely thankful.

I can totally relate to your question. But I was glad to find my joy again. I consider that a Christmas miracle! :)

So happy and it just means I'm closer to our baby being born.

Though it was such a nice day. I hosted but yet it was extremely relaxed because a lot of what I made was either low preparation with tons of flavor, healthy, or I made it the night before. So literally all I had to do was put my ham in the oven the day of. To top it off my kids seemed excited over everything.

It's not so much that I'm glad it's over, as I am relieved to have survived the tense moments. It was all in all a very pleasant Christmas, and I would have liked more visiting time with family AFTER the crazy parts were over, but of course, that's the point when we had to drive home again.

Every year I wait and wait and wait and it seems to last forever and I can't wait until it's over. This year was vastly different. I was prepared and ready. I didn't get a lot of the stuff done that I wanted to do this Christmas season but I was excited for it this year. I loved the reaction of the kids as they opened presents but I am a little sad that it is over.

YES! I am glad it is over. I don't necessarily wish it would last longer, but I do kind of wish it was spread out over more time. Both my husband's family is all in town so we plow through the holiday - His family on Christmas Eve, our family on Christmas Morning, and my family Christmas afternoon. Opening presents is boom boom boom. I wouldn't necessarily mind having our own quieter family celebrations on Eve/Day and celebrating with extended family the weekend before/after as some traveling families have to do. I feel like it might make our own family celebrations/traditions more of a central focus rather than getting lost in the hustle/bustle/chaos of 2 days.

I love Christmas and always hate to see it end. Love my vacations, but glad that everyone is happy they got what they wanted for Christmas.

my kids are older and were not really into it this year and I miss the magic and fun of it all. Enjoy what you can while they are little, cause it ends way too soon. You have about a dozen xmas's that the kids care about, make the most out of every one.

Not me. I love the Christmas season - all the visiting with friends and relatives, the traditions with my kids, etc. And, once it's over, there is only the gray doldrums of winter here in Western PA for the next 3 1/2 months until we get to see some sunshine again in March or April.

Usually we go on a beach vacation somewhere very south in Feb to break it up, but we don't have the funds this year, so it's going to be a long winter...

I too am very happy to see the season over. I love Christmas don't get me wrong!, but I put a ton of money and energy into it and then I get overwhelmed and anxious about Chistmas day. Will the children get what they wanted?, will mom be happy with the gift I gave?..did I put enough effort into buying my fiance someting he'll use?..ugh!