So little time...

 Actually, they should have an icon for panicked...

Here it is, the weekend after thanksgiving and I've only now figured out what to do for my family for Xmas.  Of course, this would have been easier if I hadn't sunk myself in a depression of "I have no $$, so can't do anything for anyone."  Thanks to my wonderful, sweet, adorable and incredibly intelligent (is that pouring it on enough?) sister, who yet again gave me a kick in the butt and a suggestion or two, my creativity has overcome that particular depression.  Now I'm overwhelmed with ideas, have broken out all sorts of craft-type stuff I've had packed in the basement for over a year, and am trying to figure out how to get enough of these things done in the 3 weeks left before the big day.  Woe is me, to be blessed with such a large family!!  Even if I do one per family, instead of one per family member (counting extended family members of course) it's still going to be an interesting challenge.  I'm also trying to figure out how to actually *DO* them, as my ideas are never simple.  

I miss my ceramics, and still wonder if I'll ever be physically able to do them again.  I find I'm panicked not only for the time frame allotted, but the fear that 1) I've lost my touch (no doubt things will be different with a new medium and almost 2 years of abstinence) and 2) I won't be able to sit and bend over a project long enough without pain to find my focus and do any good at all.  

I guess, much like the headstands at thanksgiving (I love that one never knows what will happen at our family get-togethers!!) I'll just have to try it and see.