'Tis the Season

As any accountant or spouse of an accountant would attest, the months of January through April 15^th are labor intensive. In addition to the normal day to day work, preparing tax returns is a full-on job onto itself. As a result, time sensitive tasks take priority. Everyday tasks are abbreviated or put off until the crunch is over.

It is a necessary evil as there are only so many hours in a day.

It is a grueling time.

And it occurred to me, for all woman—no matter what daytime profession she chooses, the holiday season is our tax season.

Christmas is a job onto itself.

Which is why yesterday I spent two hours on Amazon, Overstock, and Common Goods. I then drove and made purchases at two different Home Goods, Pier 1, T.J Maxx and A.J. Moore. I then went home, did some more decorating, methodically organized what I had bought, and revised my list. Later in the evening I consulted with my “client” Samantha about lamps and paint chips and blinds.

I was quite productive--but I also blew dry but did not flatten my hair.  I only made one of the two beds. I did 3 loads of laundry which remain unfolded on the folding table. I prepared dinner but the only vegetable was a salad—the entrée was “homemade” pizza utilizing a Pillsbury crust.

I also never wrote my blog until ten minutes ago—which is why there are likely to be overlooked grammatical, syntax and spelling errors.

Because something has to give—time sensitive matters take priority.

And it ‘tis the season—and God knows it is so very taxing.