Posted by k9lover on December 16, 2002, at 7:42:24
In reply to I hate Christmas - how do you cope? « sly, posted by Dr. Bob on December 14, 2002, at 11:08:24
Hi
I also hate this season and now my strategies include family only once every other year or more, I stay out of my mothers frantic "got to make this perfect" way. When she blows, that's my signal to recommend a 1/2 hour walk and settle her down. I limit my time with family in any season to 5 consecutive days, one of which can be a travel day. I wander into town by myself and if I have to lie - like I'm seeing a friend, so be it. I also take a book to bed and fake sleeping in for some privacy. I always cruise the old stuff in the basement alone and take the dog for more walks than she can handle.
I guess for me, it's about meeting a family togetherness standard that's juxtaposed with as much time alone as I can muster!
And I ALWAYS schedule in a post-visit reward - like a massage or new cd or whatever.
Warm wishes to us all as that day draws closer
Jan
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