Need more hours in the day

I've been wanting to blog, but it keeps getting pushed to the back burner.  With so many other things going on I just haven't had a chance! 

I'm still on my quest to find a couch--I've at least found some possibilities, but not THE one yet.  Jason reminded me the other day that our Christmas countdown is also a countdown to the deadline for me having to buy a couch or he's going to do it for me...that's not happening.  This whole couch thing has me wanting to re-do the whole front room.  Right now it's red/blue/green as in burgundy/navy/forest--totally out of date now huh? 

I'm in love with this fabric and I think I'm going to use it as inspiration for a new color scheme and make pillows (or maybe have pillows made) out of it to go on the new couch (once I buy it).  Hopefully it won't take me too long to make the transformation once I've gotten the couch situation resolved.  ;)  It's all just a bit too much with Christmas and all. 

I still have NOTHING for my mother in law and NO IDEAS either.  I feel a bit better knowing that as of a couple days ago no one else in the family had any ideas either.  I guess it'd be better if they did because then we could just steal them or split the cost of it with them.  So, if you have any great ideas for a mil gift please share!  Jason isn't much help in this dept.  I'm happy to say that I'm done with Christmas shopping besides that and what I'm doing for Jason.  Oh, and I have to get our neighbor stuff out.  It's bought, but not out yet. 

I have to confess I'm really missing the making of Christmas goodies this year.  I WANT to do it, but I'm trying to be supportive of my husband's desire for a  healthier lifestyle.  We are the type of family that can eat a whole pan of brownies in one day---we aren't those self-regulating people.  If it's around we'll eat it.  So, I'm being supportive, but it just doesn't feel like Christmas without our traditional goodies we make. 

What's keeping you busy this week?  Are you ready for Christmas?