No time to blog! Life consists of lists and to-do's and lists and work and to-do's. And as I wrap gifts at work purchased by smart and savvy on-line shoppers, I marvel at their wisdom. The gifts I wrapped for myself at home circa one am last night don't look nearly as beautiful. Our family routine of spending Christmas at the beach is wonderful - once we all get there. But the pre-organisation has the stress levels at an all-time high. I've been sustaining my energy levels with the help of a beautiful little gift I received. These amazing macaroons! Now I know what the fuss is all about. They got me through the marathon pack up last night. I was on speed-dial as I packed the girls clothes. Got a bit lost when doing my own, and I did quietly congratulate myself when the Woolworths online grocery order arrived.One less bun-fight!
So I've literally just sent the family packing. Brunnel, the girls and Bruno the dog. Bruno is the only one who looked happy. The girls were both crying, and Brunnel looked somewhat resigned to the 5 hour drive ahead with a mad family. I get to focus on the store for the 3 more sleeps until Christmas. A flight on Christmas Eve gets me to the beach just before Santa & in time for a glass of bubbles.
I might need another macaroon or two as I contemplate cleaning this house before some friends arrive to stay in it. That's tonight's job! (After I've popped in to catch up with your blogs! Sorry I've been so slack.)
Meanwhile, on with the show... I have to get to the store!
Amanda xx
P.S These delicious macaroons are available online at jaimelesmacarons.co.nz or here in Wellington at Moore Wilson's on a Friday only. Trust me - they are fantastical!
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Oh I feel your pain Amanda! I'm so disorganised this year, believe me you are a few steps ahead of me. Anyway I'm sure it will all come together by Friday, deep breaths now.
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
I was going to ask how you got macarons through NZ customs officials without them being 'confiscated!' We have a man down the road that specialises in them and who supplies Toulouse's major patisseries... I try to keep away from his shop - for obvious reasons, like my popularity stakes skyrocketing to STAR proportions ;-) Sorry to say - but slightly relieved to see it's not just my 3 who are in tears! Good luck!
ReplyDeletePopping macaroon pills is surely the best way I've heard to get through pre-Christmas madness.
ReplyDeleteGosh Amanda, you have been busy!! I'm in cruise mode, one more day of work and a bit of cooking and cleaning. I'm not normally like this...strange :)
ReplyDeleteHope it all goes well for you. The macaroons look amazing!
Here's wishing you a wonderful Christams holiday at the beach!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy those macaroons and the beach -sounds like a wonderful Christmas combination!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore aussi!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Nearly there! . . . The answer that we trotted out to the kids as they kept asking endlessly on a trip to somewhere, 'are we there yet'? Well Amanda you are nearly there, just hang in and I would recommend a large swig of champers with those macaroons to get you through. xx
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about it. It always comes together in the end. Just sit down, put your feet up and have some more of those macaroons !! XXXX
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