Way Too Busy

I know, everyone is 'crazy busy' these days. In fact, sometimes it seems like a competition to see who has the most harried, frentic, packed schedule.

But I'm actually to the point where I want to DO something about it. I may actually -- yes! -- cut back! Because too much of a good thing is no longer a good thing. If it's reached the point where you're no longer enjoying it, why are you doing it?

Unfortunately, this may mean some tough decisions. The kids may not like it. (At first.) It may mean saying No and disappointing some people. But I'm just ready to slow down the pace.

So what have I decided to cut out? I don't know yet. I do know I don't want to cut my creative time, but the stuff outside of the house -- the stuff that requires running around from event to event, activity to activity, with hardly any time in between. Hopefully I will remember this entry when I get carried away.... When I think, "It won't take that much time", "I can squeeze it in," or "The girls really want to do it, how can I deny them?" (I'm able to deny them material things, but I have a hard time denying them experiences.)

On a more creative note: Since I haven't had time to scrapbook this week, here's a cute project from the Better Homes & Gardens website that would be fun to do with paper and ribbon scraps.

Crackers are a British Christmas tradition. Each person grabs an end, and when you pull them apart, they make a cracking sound and candy falls out.

I don't know how to add the 'crack' when you make them yourself, but I have feeling kids would be plenty happy with just candy falling out!

Here's the link to the BH&G Site for more information.