My Christmas 2020 Tote

I made a joke online about how I was resolving, yet again, even as I do year after year, to begin this year on the first day by spending an hour a day on items to toss into a tote for this year's Christmas. I really want a bunch of stuff made and ready. And along the line, I would also toss in other "on the spur of the moment token gifts."

My friends and I laughed and laughed about that. They understand. 

But this year, I am surprising myself by actually beginning!

At the moment, I haven't spent even one minute on this project/resolution. BUT an hour ago, I took stock of myself and supplies that are out in the open and easy to grab. I pushed some things over near the tote I want to clear out, empty, first thing in the morning. And I plopped a grocery bag with the supplies I want to begin with.

True, tomorrow will be the 4th and I've already lost an hour for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. But rather than stress over it, I want to have fun with it. So, I'll just do 1-1/2 hrs. for a few days until I catch up to just an hour.

I've decided to use up the Christmas materials that are staring at me first. Those are the ones that are laughing at me. They knew full well that if I had not caressed their supple bodies by the 15th of December, I would not be touching them before Christmas. Well, I am going to have the last laugh! Those are ones that will be dealt with first.

I've decided on an easy project to work with them, something so routine for me that I can slide into this routine effortlessly. And it will be crochet for now because that's the easiest for me. More complicated projects will come in a month or so but long before the Fall.

Do you all believe me? I'm trying to do that myself... I really do think this time I've got a chance.

Rolling along...