By the time Christmas rolls around Mr. MPB and I are going to be absolutely exhausted. I know we will given our work schedules, family commitments and just the general business of the season. But, this year, Little MPB is at such an exciting age for Christmas fun.
So while us adults are going to be tired, we’ve decided that our exhaustion is no excuse (unlike a few years ago prior to Little MPB when we debated skipping Christmas all together and in the end we didn’t even put up a Christmas tree and just put out this silly little stuffed Reindeer. Truthfully, that Christmas with no decorations was a tad bit depressing, but I still fully understand why we tried to skip it – years of miscarriages/losses, unsympathetic families, adoption waiting, etc. It was all just too much at the time.
Now, in a weird way I’m glad we actually skipped Christmas that year because it helps me remember how depressing it was to not put up a tree. Christmas morning simply wasn’t Christmas morning. It wasn’t special. So, now, when I’m dreading the task of putting everything up (and the eventual take down), I have those feelings inside me to remember why I want to celebrate.
And this year, even though I’m already exhausted thinking about it, there is just so much fun to be enjoyed this Christmas season. I cannot lie, having Little MPB makes it so much more fun because we get to experience the magic of Christmas through his eyes. And, so this year, we will partake because Little MPB deserves to enjoy the magic of the season. I am already excited to see his face as he really gets into opening presents for the first time (last year he was just too young to truly get it).
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I’ve also decided I miss using my camera. It’s finding itself sitting on the shelf far too much lately.
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So, I’m planning to do an extended 12 days of Christmas. I’m going to do a full 24 days! Or maybe 25, because how can I not take at least 1 photo on Christmas morning?
This means, starting today, every day until December 25, I am going to find something Christmassy that makes me smile. And then I’m going to take a photo of it. I’ll try to post them daily on IG, and at random times throughout the month I will share my happy Christmas themed photos here too.
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I am not a shopper. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I despise shopping.
I am okay with grocery shopping because it’s a basic life necessity. I’m also much better at it then Mr. MPB – I shop sales and buy based on what’s on sale where as he shops based on his stomach at the time. But alas, I digress, our grocery shopping styles is most definitely not the point.
I am also great at online shopping – the more I can have arrive at my door, the happier I am. Amazon and I are essentially best friends at this point. Especially for all things baby, where they are wonderfully priced (except clothing because amazon.ca does not sell much at all for baby clothing).
Anyways, about once a year I break down and decide it’s time to go shopping for myself. And evidently that happened last week. I finally broke down and bought myself a new winter jacket when I found one of last year’s style for a steal online (I’ve been looking for one for a few years now and get frustrated at the cost of them, so last years style for a fraction of the cost made perfect sense to me). I bought myself a sweater and mittens from an online store in Iceland that I was too cheap to buy when we were there (hopefully they arrive soon). I even went into a mall and bought myself 2 sweaters, 2 nice non-mommy jeans (Black Friday sale of course), an amazing poncho/wrap for work (that I spent way too much money on, but I absolutely love it and as an added bonus it was ethically made in Nepal) and a new Little MPB proof bathing suit (I hope). Oh, and I even bought myself a new watch on Black Friday. Seriously, I’ve done more shopping in one month, then I’ve done in the last 12 months combined.
And, three things of note happened.
First, I fit a size of jeans that I have not fit in years – as in more years then I can remember – I’m actually wondering if they have simply changed how they label clothing? But I do think realistically, fitness and eating healthy have been part of the cause. Also, clearly the illness induced starvation plan resulted in some additional weight loss. It was not the best approach to loosing weight, but I’m not complaining.
Second, shopping without a toddler in tow is so much more enjoyable! I will always hate shopping, but my gosh, trying on clothing with Little MPB is nothing short of torture to be avoided at all costs.
Third, I’ll admit, I feel a bit better wearing clothing that actually fits me properly! Because I’m cheap, I hate spending money on myself. But, it’s amazing what a few new pieces of clothing can do to how one feels about themselves! Maybe this is considered a bit of self-care?
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