Dreams can be helpful

Lately I've been waking up in the morning already stressed out due to the content of my dreams. Most of the time they are innocuous, mundane even, but I wake up stressed. I realized this week that I'm stressed (in the dream) because people are expecting things out of me and I can't accommodate everyone. Last nights was case in point, I dreamed I'd be doing something and someone would ask for help with another thing so id help them, then another would ask, and another, and another until I was being pulled in 1000 different directions, unable to finish anything, and feeling like screaming. What is going on in my life that could be causing such a dream??? Well...i believe the culprit is... wedding planning in general and specifically the guest list. 

We are keeping the wedding small. We want something simple, intimate, and as inexpensive as possible. This means that its not going to be feasible for us to invite everyone who would like to share the day with us. So I'm already stressing about the guest list and possible hurt feelings before the invitations have even gone out. I'd love to be able to say "whatever," throw caution to the wind and invite anyone who wanted to come. Unfortunately, budgetary constraints are a thing, so sadly that is not feasible. I think I've got my list sorted, but being a chronic people-pleaser, I'm obviously so stressed about letting people down that it's made its way into my dreams... robbing me of a peaceful night's sleep. Then there's the societal pressure of keeping with tradition that hits up against my disdain for traditions in general. Cutting a cake together... why? The thought of everyone staring at us while we shuffle around a dance floor: super anxiety inducing. Tossing the bouquet? I don't think so! Garter toss? Ah HELL naw. We have already decided on a non traditional reception, and have gotten some push back regarding that decision. So many people have so many opinions and I tend to try to accommodate all I can and I need to nip this in the bud NOW because it's only going to get worse. That, or I shall route all unsolicited opinions and advice thru my ladies of power. 😁 hehe... take one of THEM on, I dare ya! Anyway, the point of all this is that wedding planning is stressful, even before it really gets going. Sigh. Also not having anything set is driving me nuts. I'm not good at the patience, you know. 

Anyway, I did some baking this weekend 😁

Some for my tex mex family, some for my in laws, and some for myself! Hehe. My fella also cooked for us this weekend. It was amazing!!! 

I had to finish the snickerdoodles on Saturday since I needed the room in my fridge for the batter to chill. 

I also introduced him to the Hogfather, tho we only watched the first part so far. He was kinda falling asleep a bit.

We went out to Eastland to spend some time with my tex mex family and so they could meet my fella. It was much fun. We played games, ate food, and visited. Before we got there, we got to see my older sister!!!

She has a puppy!! I was able to give her her Christmas presents and a sample of ALL the cookies!!!

Shoveling "snow" ... I won.

Hooking candy canes with a candy cane.

Doesn't the dog look THRILLED???? HEHE

Fooooooood! We had brisket and pulled pork with beans and potato salad. 😁

We stopped here on the way home. Got us some gooooood pecans. 

Now we get to relax a bit, open ONE present on Christmas Eve, and have our first Christmas tomorrow. 😁🎄🎅🏼 I hope all of you are having a lovely Christmas Eve, I wish you a blessed and happy Christmas day, and I hope it's filled with joy and laughter. Hugs and love from a beautiful, warm Texas Christmas!